Candied Orange Peel

Ingredients

• 3 large oranges
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• water

Directions

1. Wash the oranges very well in a white vinegar bath.
2. Peel the outside peel off the the oranges.
3. Tip: The inside orange flesh can be eaten or saved for a fruit salad.
4. Slice the peel into thin strips. You can also cut the strips into tiny pieces, like in the image.
5. In a medium saucepan, add the orange peel water and salt and bring to a boil.
6. Boil for 15-20 minutes, and then drain water.
7. Add fresh water and boil again for 15-20 minutes.
8. Drain water and again add fresh water to boil again for 15-20 minutes.
9. Drain water and cover with 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup fresh water.
10. Simmer this mixture and stir until the liquid as simmered away.
11. Be careful need the end not to burn the oranges.
12. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread orange peel on top.
13. Sprinkle remaining sugar and use a spoon to mix around to coat.
14. Let dry at room temperature for about an hour.
15. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.