Candied Orange Peel (The Best DIY Christmas Gift

• Baking & Spices

  • 7 cups Granulated sugar

• Liquids

  • 4 cups Water

• Other

  • 2 pounds oranges (about 6 oranges

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 pounds oranges (about 6 oranges)
• 7 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 4 cups water

Directions

• Remove zest and pith (the white part) from the oranges with a sharp pairing knife in large strips.
• Slice the strips into 1/2-inch thick widths and place in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, drain and repeat two more times.
• Return to the pot and add 4 cups sugar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook vigorously, stirring occasionally, until syrup is thick and peel looks translucent, about an hour. If syrup is bubbling violently, turn down heat.
• Carefully drain peel in a fine strainer set over a heat-proof bowl (save this syrup for cocktails).
• Put 3 cups sugar in a medium bowl. Place 1/3 of the peel in the bowl and toss in the sugar until thoroughly coated. Spread peel out on a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining peel, doing 1/3 at a time.
• When dry, store in a tightly-covered container for up to 2 weeks.