GRAPEFRUIT PEEL CANDY 
2 med. grapefruit rind
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. honey or light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot water
Sugar, coconut or chocolate for dipping

Place peel in a 2 quart saucepan, cover with cold water and add salt. Place over medium heat, bring to boil and keep water at a low boil for about 10 minutes or until peel is tender. Drain peel. Pour cold water over peel and drain again. Scrape white membrane from peel with a paring knife and cut into 1/4 inch strips with scissors.

Combine sugar, honey and hot water in a 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, add peel and boil slow until peel becomes translucent about 10 minutes. Lift from syrup and place in pan of sugar or coconut and cover; then place on wax paper and let dry several hours or overnight.

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