Candied Orange Peel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 oranges
9 c. water
3 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Cut peel of oranges into 4 sections with sharp knife.
Remove peel carefully with fingers.
Scrape white membrane from peel with spoon.
Cut peel lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide.
Heat peel and 8 cups water to boiling in a 3-quart saucepan.
Reduce heat. Heat, simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Drain.
Heat 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to boiling in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Add peel; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
Drain in strainer.
Roll peel in 1 1/2 cups sugar.
Spread on wax paper to dry.