Candied Grapefruit Zest Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 large grapefruits
13 cups cold water
4 cups sugar
3 tbsp light corn syrup

Directions:

Quarter the grapefruits lengthwise and remove the pulp, reserving it for another use. Scrape as much of the pith from the rind as possible with a spoon, cut the pieces of zest in half crosswise, and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In a kettle cover the zest with 4 cups of the water, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the zest for 10 minutes. Drain the zest, refresh it under cold water, and repeat the simmering, draining, and refreshing process 2 more times. Sprinkle each of 2 jelly-roll pans with 1 cup of the sugar. In the kettle combine the remaining 2 cups sugar, the remaining 1 cup water, and the corn syrup and boil the mixture, washing down any sugar crystals clinging to the side with a brush dipped in cold water, for 3 minutes. Stir in the zest and simmer it, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the syrup is thickened. Continue to simmer the syrup, stirring constantly and being careful not to let it burn, until a candy thermometer registers 230°F. Transfer the zest with a fork to the prepared pans, roll it in the sugar to coat it well, separating the strips, and let it cool. Transfer the zest to racks and let it dry for at least 4 hours or overnight. The candied zest keeps, separated by sheets of wax paper in an airtight container lined with wax paper, at room temperature for 2 weeks or chilled for 1 month.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	570.14 Kcal (2387 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	28.04mg	1%
Potassium	268.07mg	6%
Total Carbs	146.87g	49%
Sugars	130.31g	521%
Protein	1.77g	4%
Vitamin C	65.5mg	109%
Calcium	106.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.61 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	2.59mg	1%
Potassium	24.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.55g	49%
Sugars	12.02g	521%
Protein	0.16g	4%
Vitamin C	6mg	109%
Calcium	9.9mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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