Instructions
- remove orange peel in about 1/3" strips with a sharp knife, cut into 3" lengths.put in a heavy pan and cover with cold water, bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes.
- Drain and repeat procedure three (3) times in all,discarding the water each time and replacing it with fresh -- drain peel after last boiling and set aside in a bowl.
- Rinse out the pot and combine 2 cups of sugar and syrup. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring till sugar dissolves.
- Add orange peel, turning heat to simmer and cook gently till transparent -- 30 minutes --
- Cool in syrup 45 minutes.
- lift, drain and roll in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, place on waxed paper.