Name: Candied Grapefruit Peel
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 large red or pink grapefruits; 1 cup sugar, plus more for tossing

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Candied Grapefruit PeelZach DeSart

This is a great bitter-sweet combo. Dip peel in melted chocolate for an after-dinner treat.

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