Candied Grapefruit Peel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pink grapefruits
5 c. sugar
2 c. water

Preparation

Cut grapefruit into large wedges and remove peel.
Cut the peel into long strips about 1/4-inch wide.
Put in a heavy saucepan and cover with boiling water.
Cook at rolling boil for 10 minutes.
Drain.
Repeat this boiling process 3 times.
Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and 2 cups water.
Place over high heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
Add the drained peels.
Stir and reduce heat to a gentle boil.
Cover partially, stirring occasionally, for an hour or until most liquid has been absorbed and peel is transparent.
Remove from heat.
Cover a large work area with wax paper.
Pour a cup of remaining sugar on wax paper. Roll the candied peel in sugar.
Shake off excess sugar and set on side to dry for 2 hours.
Store in airtight containers or jars.