Candied Clementines

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan combine the sugar with 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the clementine slices, reduce heat to simmer, and place a piece of parchment paper over top of liquid to keep clementines submerged.
3. 3
   Simmer 2 hours, then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 250 degrees.
5. 5
   Lay a Silpat mat or parchment paper on a baking sheet, place clementine slices in a single layer on top (making sure they lie flat), then cover with a second mat or layer of parchment and top that with a second baking sheet.
6. 6
   Put in oven and bake for 2 hours, then remove from oven.
7. 7
   (Reserve citrus-infused syrup in refrigerator for cocktails or other uses.)
8. 8
   When cool enough to handle, remove top baking sheet and carefully peel away top mat or parchment.
9. 9
   Carefully lift and peel the candied citrus slices and set aside until ready to use.