Candied Grapefruit Peel

• servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

2 large red or pink grapefruits

1 cup sugar, plus more for tossing

Directions

Cut peel from grapefruits into ⅜” strips leaving ¼” white pith attached. Place in a small saucepan; add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then drain; repeat twice.

Bring peel, 1 cup sugar, and ½ 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.