Orange Peel Candy`midsummer


Ingredients: 

     6 oranges 
     1 1/2 c. sugar 
     3/4 c. water 
     1/2 c. sugar 

Preparation Instructions
Cut the peel of each orange into 4 sections and carefully remove with fingers.
Scrape the white membrane off the peel with a spoon. The peel will appear porous.
Cut the peel lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide strips.
Put peel into medium saucepan and put just enough water in to cover the peels. Bring to a boil,
then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat.
Heat 1 1/2 c. sugar and 3/4 c. water to boiling, stirring constantly, until all the sugar is dissolved.
Add the peels and reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain, roll the peels in 1/2 c. sugar, then spread on wax paper to dry.