fruitcakes in candied grapefruit shells
Fruitcakes in Candied Grapefruit Shells Source: The Betty Furness Westinghouse Cook Book Holiday fruit cake baked in candied grapefruit shells is a delightfully original gift. It p...
Ingredients
- 12grapefruits
- 8cupwater
- 8cupgranulated sugar
- 2cupcorn syrup
- 1tablespoonglycerin
Directions
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Fruitcakes in Candied Grapefruit Shells Source: The Betty Furness Westinghouse Cook Book Holiday fruit cake baked in candied grapefruit shel
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It packs easily and travels well
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12 grapefruits 8 cups water 8 cups granulated sugar 2 cup corn syrup 1 tablespoon glycerin To Prepare the Shells: Select perfect grapefruits
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Wash and cut slice from top of each
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Remove inside of fruit with teaspoon, being careful not to break shell
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Cover shells with cold salted water (1 teaspoon salt to each quart water), bring to boil, and cook five minutes
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Drain, cover again with fresh water and boil five minutes
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Repeat process about three times until bitter flavor is gone from peel and peel is tender, but not tender enough to break apart