Candied Orange Peel

You can use this recipe with all citrus fruits.

1 C. peel (about 1 1/2 oranges)
1/4 C. water
1/2 C. sugar

Score oranges in quarters & remove peel. Scrape a sharp knife over skin to release oils. Cut into small squares; put in small heavy saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, rinse and repeat this boiling, simmering and rinsing process 2 more times - this takes most of the bitterness from the peel. Add 1/4 C. water plus the sugar to the peel; slowly bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves - reduce heat to simmer, watching closely until syrup is almost absorbed, stir gently until completely absorbed. Pour out onto oiled (vegetable) surface to cool and dry somewhat. Store in an airtight container in freezer or refrigerator.