For the candied grapefruit peel, peel the grapefruit and cut the peel to the desired length and width. Place in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10-15 seconds and ...

(Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year ... Reheat the chocolate over the hot water if it cools and stiffens. Allow the dipped citrus to set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Why get your sugary citrus fix at the store when you can accomplish these sophisticated candied orange slices so easily at home? Sweet navel oranges, with their thick and supple peels, are key here.

Prick the surface of the cake with a skewer and drizzle with half the citrus syrup. For the candied peel, boil a kettle full of water. Use a potato peeler to remove slices of the citrus fruit skin.