Candied Orange Peels
Orangettes (chocolate candied orange)... dried fruits cakes... and all kind of holiday delights are much more with home made candied orange peels... giving a sugary crunch and a delicate citrus flavor. I got a post on my FB page from Michele Scicolone who is happy to share her personal recipe. Here it is ! INGREDIENTS (about 6 cups making) 4 Navel oranges 1-1/2 cups sugar + more for coating the peels DIRECTIONS Scrub the oranges clean and trim off about 1/2 inch from each end. Cut the peel into 4 or 6 vertical segments. Carefully remove the peel including the white pith. Cut into 1/4-inch strips. Place the strips in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the peels and place them in a medium pot. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Drain and rinse the peels. In the same pot, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Add the peels and simmer, stirring occasion