Description
Homemade Grapefruit Slices are a delightful way to enjoy the vibrant tanginess of grapefruit while reducing food waste. These sweet and zesty treats transform fresh grapefruit peels into candied delights that can elevate your snacking game or serve as an elegant garnish for cocktails and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large grapefruits
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cut grapefruits into wedges and remove the peel.
- Boil the peels in water several times to reduce bitterness, then strain.
- Create a syrup by dissolving sugar in water and add the peels back in.
- Cook until the peels become translucent.
- Strain again, coat with sugar, and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg