Candied Orange Peel

Ingredients

• 6 medium oranges
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar

Method

1. 1

   Choose oranges without blemishes.

2. 2

   Halve and remove pulp.

3. 3

   Cover with cold water and bring to boil.

4. 4

   Then reduce heat, cover and cook gently for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Again cover with cold water, bring to boil.

7. 7

   Then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Repeat.

9. 9

   Cut rinds in quarters, then with teaspoon remove all white membrane from rinds.

10. 10

    Cut into 1/2 inch strips.

11. 11

    Mix sugar and water.

12. 12

    Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.

13. 13

    Add rind and cook over low heat until the rind is clear and syrup has almost evaporated.

14. 14

    Remove rind with a fork and place on cake rack to drain thoroughly.

15. 15

    Then roll, a few pieces at a time, in sugar.

16. 16

    Shake off excess.

17. 17

    Place on wax paper to dry.

18. 18

    Store in air tight container.

Nutrition per serving

As published

This recipe was extracted from Quaker recipes (1954) by High Point Friends Meeting. Woman's Auxiliary, page 15. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL 6 medium oranges 1 cup water 2 cups sugar

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