Candied Grapefruit Peel

Name: Candied Grapefruit Peel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole large red or pink grapefruits; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup sugar

A sweet treat made from grapefruit peel that's been candied in sugar syrup until translucent. These citrusy candied peels make an elegant garnish or snack.

4 servings

4 hr 20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 whole large red or pink grapefruits
•1 cup sugar
•¼ cup sugar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cut peel from grapefruits into 3/8" strips leaving 1/4" white pith attached. Place in a small saucepan; add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then drain; repeat twice.
20 min
2.
Bring peel, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in same saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until peel is translucent, 15-20 minutes. Drain; transfer peel to a wire rack and let dry, 2-4 hours. Toss in more sugar.
240 min