Candied Orange Peels

Thanks go out to my brother for inspiring and guiding this recipe! 

This is such a tasty treat and as simple as boiling water. 

Take them to your next holiday shindig for a real crowd pleaser.

Start by peeling your oranges. I used 4 and worked in 2 batches.

Removing the pith will reduce bitterness, but that is a personal preference. 

Fill sauce pan half-way full of water and bring to a boil. 

Add peels and boil for 5 minutes.

Drain water and repeat boiling process.

Drain water and refill sauce pan with water one more time. 

This time use 2 cups of water and and 1 1/2 cups sugar and (optional) 1 T ginger.

Boil peels for another 5 minutes.

Drain once again.

Look at that sugary goodness!

Who knew making candy was as easy as boiling water?!?!

Tip: 

Place a large bowl under the colander to catch the "Orange Infused Simple Syrup" 

that you have inadvertently made during this last boiling process.

My will be used in Chocolate Truffles.

Stay tuned...

The cherry on top:

Dip candied orange peels in chocolate.

Then, dip the orange sections in chocolate.

If I were better at picture taking. This last photo would look delicious. I just couldn't get them to not look like slugs. My husband is kinder: he says they look like peppers in this pic.