Candied Orange Peel

By kathryns

can be made up to three weeks ahead; store it with the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

• 3 oranges
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Using a citrus zester or vegetable peeler, shred long strips of orange peel.

Place strips in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Drain; repeat two more times with fresh water.

Place sugar in a clean saucepan with 1-1/2 cups water; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add the citrus strips to the boiling syrup; reduce heat, and simmer until strips are translucent, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let strips cool in syrup, at least 1 hour.

Remove from syrup when ready to use.