Homemade Sweet Orange Peel - orange peel

Method

• Remove the white pith part from the peel.
• This white part is bitter.
• Cut the cleaned peel into strips about 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick.
• Place the peels in a large saucepan and add 1 cup cold water to cover.
• Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes or until the peels are soft.
• Next, rinse them with tap water.
• Drain the strips in a colander.
• After that, place 1/2 cup sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of water in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pan and cook until sugar dissolves.
• Add peel.
• Cook 12 minutes.
• Mix well.
• Remove from heat and place the peel on a wire rack and allow to dry overnight.
• After it has completely dried, toss with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and store in an airtight container.
• Serve and enjoy.