Candied Orange Peel

Ingredients

• Peels from 1 orange
• Water
• 1 cup sugar

Steps

1. Slice peels into thin strips (about ¼” wide).
2. In a medium pot of boiling water, cook the peel until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Transfer peels to a wire rack or paper towel and set in a single layer to dry slightly, about 15 minutes.
4. In a medium saucepan bring about 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
5. Add peel and boil until peel is very soft, about 45 minutes.
6. Transfer to a wire rack, separating pieces as needed.
7. Let dry for about a day to harden, then finish by tossing peels in a bit of sugar to coat or dip in chocolate.

Tip: Save the sugar water for a delicious orange syrup!