~*~ DISCLAIMER ~*~ Candied Orange Peel INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 2 large Oranges 13 cups water 3 1/2 cups of Sugar DIRECTIONS: With a sharp knife, score peel of 2 oranges into quarters. Remove peel gently with fingers. Heat orange peel and 6 cups of water to boiling. Simmer for 30 minutes; drain. Repeat process, cooking peel in another 6 cups of water. With a spoon, gently scrape off remaining white membrane from peel. Cut peel lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips. Heat 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add peel; simmer 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn mixture into strainer; drain thoroughly. Roll peel in 1 1/2 cups of sugar; spread on wax paper to dry. TIP: Can be used as decorations on cakes and such, too!          HOME CAROLS CRAFTS FUN*N*GAMES LINKS-Coming Soon POETRY RECIPES SITE MAP STORIES TRADITIONS-Coming Soon This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page