Candied Grapefruit Peel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 grapefruits
4 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. water
3/4 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fruit flavored gelatin (lemon, lime, orange, etc.)

Preparation

Using point of knife, score grapefruit peel in 4 lengthwise sections.
If peel is quite thick, cut away some of the membrane. Cut peel into 1/4-inch strips.
Place cut peel in large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to boiling.
Boil 20 minutes; drain.
Repeat twice more, using fresh cold water each time. Drain thoroughly.