Candied Orange Peel

I was browsing through one of my favorite food blogs, Jacob's Kitchen, and came across something that intrigued me so much that I had to try it ASAP! I am so glad that I tried them. They are so sweet with a hint of bitterness (if you want no bitterness flavor and just sweet, blanch them one additional time). Orange peel packs tons of vitamin C in it!

Ingredients:

• 6 navel oranges
• Cold water for blanching
  

Sugar Syrup

• 6 c sugar
• 2 c water

Other

• Granulated sugar, for coating

Directions:

• Thoroughly scrub the oranges. Remove the peels and julienne.
• Place the orange peels in a sauce pan and cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Remove orange peels from water, drain and rinse with cold water. Repeat one more time.
  
• Meanwhile, make the sugar syrup: In a large sauce pan, whisk together the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  
• Add the orange peels to the syrup and simmer for an hour.
• Remove the orange peels and allow to cool slightly. Roll the peels in sugar to coat.
  
• Lay out on parchment paper and allow to cool overnight.
  
• ENJOY!