Candied grapefruit peel (candied grapefruit rind)

Directions

1. Gather all the ingredients. ≈ 3 min
2. Peel the grapefruit, then remove the outer skin and the spongy white flesh. ≈ 8 min
3. In a container, mix the settled lime water and alum. ≈ 4 min
4. Soak the cleaned peels in this mixture for 4 to 6 hours. ⏱ 6 hr
5. Next, squeeze the peels until the water is clear, then drain them. ≈ 2 min
6. Boil the peels and discard the cooking water. Repeat this process once more. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
7. Bring the water to a boil and dissolve 200g of sugar in it. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
8. Add the dark yellow food coloring and the finely chopped citrus peel. ≈ 3 min
9. Let it cook for about 30 minutes, remove from the heat, and let it soak overnight. ⏱ 30 min
10. Discard the soaking water. ≈ 3 min
11. Bring the water to a boil, add the peels along with the remaining 300g of sugar and a bit of food coloring. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
12. Bring to a boil again until the syrup is fully absorbed. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
13. Let it rest, then dry it in the sun for 2 days. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
14. Enjoy the candied peels. ≈ 3 min