Candied Orange Peels

Here is the candied recipe with a few tweaks and tips.

Never ever double this recipe. When doubled you are at greater risk of burning your citrus. You know what they say about burnt citrus..............no really tell me!!
Cut the peel of 3 oranges (you can use 2 grapefruits instead) into 4 sections. Remove peel carefully because you want to work with a large section, its just easier. With a spoon scrape the white pith off of the skin. Its a pain but it also removes a lot of bitterness. Cut peel lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips. boil peels in 8 cups of water for 30 minutes; drain and repeat 2x.

In a second pot bring 2 cups of sugar and a cup of water to a boil, stirring constantly (it makes your spanking hand stronger) until the sugar is dissolved. Add peel and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes. In reality I babysit the pot the whole time and have been known to set the timer to remind me to stir every 5 minutes.

Drain in a strainer. I do this in the sink and then us boiling hot water to rinse all the sugar down the drain. Roll peel in 1 & 1/2 cups of sugar then allow to cool on wax paper till dry and hardened. Save the sugar you used. You know have candy and lightly orange infused sugar for other baking and such. I like to use the sugar for making orange biscotti.