Candied Citrus Peel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

large grapefruit
2 large oranges
2 lemons
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Score the fruit with sharp knife into lengthwise sections. Remove from fruit; leave on white pith.
Place in saucepan; cover with water and bring to boil.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes and drain.
Repeat process 3 times.
Cool and cut peel into 1/8 to 1/4-inch wide strips.
Put sugar and water in saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add peel; cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, until peel is translucent.
Drain; cool and roll in sugar.
Dry on racks 48 hours.
Store in airtight containers.