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Sugared Citris Strips

Another gift basket item


List of Ingredients




2 large grapefruit or 3 large oranges
cold water
3 c sugar
1 c water

Recipe



1. Remove peel from fruit in long continuous strips; cut into 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch strips.
2. In medium saucepan, cover peel with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, pouring off water and adding fresh cold water several times; drain. Remove peel from water. With spoon, remove white inner portion of peel.
3. In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of the sugar, 1 cup of water and peel. Cook over low heat until peel appears candied and almost transparent. Remove peel 2 or 3 strips at a time; allow excess syrup to drain back into saucepan. Roll citris strips in remainig 1 cup of sugar until well coated. Place on wire rack; let dry about 4 hours. Store in airtight container.
Makes 8 to 10 ounces.