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    Homemade Grapefruit Slices

    Published: Dec 31, 2013 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    If you’re a fan of grapefruit stop throwing out the peels! They can be used to make candied grapefruit slices. It’s quite a simple and easy process to do and just requires some boiling. Actually a lot of boiling… You can eat them as is or use them for cocktail garnishes. People will think you slaved hours to make them. 

    This post was recently updated on 10/9/2020 with new pictures and info to help you get the perfect grapefruit slices.

    Recipe Tips and Tricks 

    At first, the grapefruit slices were kind of bitter.  The next day, however, they  transformed into the grapefruit slices that the candy store has. I let my friends try them and they loved them. 

    The sugar will absorb into the grapefruit overnight.

    Take the grapefruit slices one step farther and dip them in chocolate!

    Store the candy in airtight containers.

    How to make Candied Grapefruit 

    To make candied grapefruit peels, you'll need two large grapefruits to start. Cut the grapefruits into 4 wedges. Then remove the peel from each wedge. You'll have 8 grapefruit peels. Cut them into chunks or long strands.

    Place them over a stove top in a boiling pot with about 1 inch of water covering them. When the water starts to boil, remove the pot from the heat, strain the grapefruit peels and then place them back into the pot with fresh water and boil again. Repeat this step 4 times. This is because grapefruit peels are very bitter and you want to get rid of the bitter water as soon as possible.

    After you've boiled them in fresh water for the 4th time. Strain and set aside. In the pot, add in 4 cups water and 4 cups sugar. Stir until sugar and water are combined, then add the grapefruit peels back in.Boil the mixture over high heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until there are large opaque bubbles and the grapefruit zest is completely translucent.

    Strain the mixture over a heat proof bowl so you can keep the simple syrup for a cocktail if you want!

    Place 1 cup sugar in a bowl and add in the hot grapefruit peels. Mix them in the sugar so they're completely covered. Then set on a plate to cool.

    In a cocktail shaker, add ice, grapefruit juice, agave and gin. Shake several times. Pour over a 4oz glass filled with ice.

    To garnish, slide two candied grapefruit peels onto a wooden skewer (cut in half) and place on the rim of the glass.

    Other Recipes to Try 

    Fresh Blueberry Pie 

    No Stir Easy Parmesan Risotto 

    Roasted Shrimp Salad 

    Perfect Pie Crust 

    Garlic Roasted Potatoes 

    If you’ve tried this Candied Grapefruit Slices  or any other recipe on the site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. Snap a picture and upload it to share on Pinterest or Instagram! Make sure to tag me in the photo.

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    Homemade Grapefruit Slices


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    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 30min
    • Cook Time: 30min
    • Total Time: 1hr
    • Yield: 24 1x
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    If you’re a fan of grapefruit stop throwing out the peels! They can be used to make candied grapefruit slices.


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    Ingredients

    • 2 large grapefruits
      4 cups of sugar
      4 cups of water
      1 cup of sugar for covering the slices

    Instructions

    1. To make candied grapefruit peels, you'll need two large grapefruits to start. Cut the grapefruits into 4 wedges. Then remove the peel from each wedge. You'll have 8 grapefruit peels. Cut them into chunks or long strands.
    2. Place them over a stove top in a boiling pot with about 1 inch of water covering them. When the water starts to boil, remove the pot from the heat, strain the grapefruit peels and then place them back into the pot with fresh water and boil again. Repeat this step 4 times. This is because grapefruit peels are very bitter and you want to get rid of the bitter water as soon as possible.
    3. After you've boiled them in fresh water for the 4th time. Strain and set aside. In the pot, add in 4 cups water and 4 cups sugar. Stir until sugar and water are combined, then add the grapefruit peels back in.Boil the mixture over high heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until there are large opaque bubbles and the grapefruit zest is completely translucent.
    4. Strain the mixture over a heat proof bowl so you can keep the simple syrup for a cocktail if you want!
    5. Place 1 cup sugar in a bowl and add in the hot grapefruit peels. Mix them in the sugar so they're completely covered. Then set on a plate to cool.
    6. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, grapefruit juice, agave and gin. Shake several times. Pour over a 4oz glass filled with ice.
    7. To garnish, slide two candied grapefruit peels onto a wooden skewer (cut in half) and place on the rim of the glass.

    • Category: Medium
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: homemade grapefruit slices

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    1. Lezlie says

      March 12, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      I made these and they’re great! That makes a lot. What is the best way to store them and how long will they keep?

    2. Jenna says

      December 24, 2018 at 7:53 am

      The recipe is correct. You're just peeling off the edges of each fruit. Boiling it that many times helps the sugar to stick.

    3. Melinda Onwiler says

      December 24, 2018 at 2:39 am

      Why are the instructions for grapefruit “peel”, not slices? If you boil fruit sections 4 times, there will be nothing left! Please reply if recipe is correct as shown

    4. Rachel says

      December 02, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      Just received a dozen grapefruits from our neighbor’s tree and was looking for an easy and quick recipe to try out new ideas and came across yours. This recipe is great. I’ve already passed along the recipe link with family and friends. Thanks for sharing it.

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