Sugared Citrus Strips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large grapefruit or 3 large oranges
cold water
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. sugar

Preparation

Remove peel from fruit in long continuous strips; cut into 1/4 x 1 1/2-inch pieces.
In medium saucepan, cover peel with cold water.
Bring to a boil and cook until tender, pouring off water and adding fresh cold water several times; drain.
With spoon, remove white inner portion of peel.