Homemade Sweet Orange Peel

Directions

Remove the white pith part from the peel. This white part is bitter. Cut the cleaned peel in to strips.

They are ¼ or ½ inch thick.

Place the peels in a large saucepan and 1 cup cold water to cover.

Bring to a boil and cook [medium heat]for 40 minutes or until the peels are soft.

Then rinse them with tap water. Drain the strips in a colander.

Place sugar and ½ cup of water in a medium sized bottomed pan and cook until sugar dissolves.

Add peel.

Cook one or two minutes.

Mix well.

Remove from heat place the peel on a wire rack and allow to dry over night.

After completely dry toss with ¼ cup sugar and store in container.

Serve and enjoy.

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