Candied Orange Peel

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To prepare orange peel:

Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel long strips of rind trying to leave out the pith.  Cut the peel in lengthwise sections. Cover with cold water, bring to the boiling point, and cook slowly until soft (about 15 minutes). Drain. Cover with cold water again, and cook for about 5 minutes, Drain.

Bring to a boil:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water.

Add the drained peel to the sugar and water mixture. Cook slowly until the peel is almost transparent (230 degrees on a candy thermometer). Take up the peel with a skimmer and spread on a plate to cool. Roll in granulated sugar. Spread on wax paper to dry. Store in a glass jar.

Serve with your favorite cup of tea, summer cocktail or with cold chilled water. There are so many uses, use you imagination!

NOTE:  Save the sugar syrup to sweeten tea, etc.  Store in refrigerator in a covered container.