2 md Grapefruit (or 3), peels of
           Water
      3 c  Sugar
           Food coloring
  DIRECTIONS: Cover peel with cold water. Bring to boil and cook until
  tender, pouring off water and adding fresh cold water several times.
  Drain. With spoon, remove white inner portion of peel. With knife or
  tiny star cookie cutter, cut a few stars from peel, if desired. With
  scissors or sharp knife, cut rest of peel in thin strips. Make syrup
  by boiling 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water. Add a little red or green
  food coloring. (A drop or two of yellow coloring with red improves
  the finished color.) Add peel; cook over low heat until peel has a
  clear, candied appearance. Remove peel, 2 or 3 pieces at a time,
  allowing excess syrup to drain back into saucepan. Roll strips
  separately into remaining 1 cup sugar until well coated. Place on
  rack to cool. Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.
  Keeps at least a month.
  Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's
  From: Sallie Austin