A prize was awarded for Grape-Fruit Straws, a sweetmeat which is ell worth the little trouble it takes in making. You will need a number of grape-fruit skins from which scrape away all pith and blemishes. Place in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Drain off water, again cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Repeat this once more, making three times in all, Now weigh the fruit skins and cut into long strips, weigh the same amount of sugar and add with one tablespoonful of water to prevent burning. Boil until thoroughly glaze ed and the skins are tender. Roll in granulated sugar and leave to dry.
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