Glazed Orange Rind

Directions

1. 1
   Place orange rind and 1 1/2 cups of the water in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish.
2. 2
   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Prick plastic to release steam.
4. 4
   Remove from oven and uncover.
5. 5
   Strain orange peel, discard liquid and return peel to souffle dish with 1 cup cold water.
6. 6
   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Repeat this process twice, using half the remaining cold water each time.
8. 8
   Return drained orange peel to souffle dish and stir in granulated sugar.
9. 9
   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook at 100 percent power for 8 minutes, stirring once.
10. 10
    Prick plastic to release steam.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and uncover.
12. 12
    Place a wire rack over a piece of parchment or wax paper.
13. 13
    Put orange slices on the rack so that they do not touch one another.
14. 14
    Allow to stand for about 1 hour to dry out slightly.
15. 15
    Toss orange peel in the raw sugar in a shallow bowl to coat evenly.
16. 16
    Return peel to the wire rack to dry out completely, for about 2 hours.
17. 17
    Store in an airtight box.