Candied Fruit Peel

Directions

1. 1
   With sharp knife cut through the peel only around the middle of fruit and again around at cross angles.
2. 2
   Remove peel quarters and slice into 1/4-inch sticks.
3. 3
   Cover peel with cold water, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain and repeat process, drain again.
5. 5
   Combine syrup, sugar and hot water.
6. 6
   Cook until sugar is dissolved.
7. 7
   Add peel and cook to 230°.
8. 8
   Peel becomes transparent and most of sugar is absorbed.
9. 9
   Remove peel with slotted spoon.
10. 10
    Press against side of pan to remove excess syrup. Put strips on foil or cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Separate.
12. 12
    When cool and slightly dried, toss in granulated sugar to coat.
13. 13
    Also, may use 4 to 6 oranges, but save 1 cup of cooking water for the 1 cup hot water.
14. 14
    Lemon peel can also be candied in this way.