Step 1

Cut each orange into 4 vertical segments, use your thumb to separate the peel form the orange.

Step 2

Remove peel including the pith.

Step 3

Use a spoon to scrape away the remaining pith. NOTE: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP.

Step 4

Cut into strips.

Step 5

Place orange strips in a pot of boiling water, boil 15 minutes.

Step 6

Drain, rinse, drain again.

Step 7

In the same pot, bring 3 cups water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Step 8

Add orange peel—return to a boil.

Step 9

Simmer until peel is very soft (about 40-45 minutes), drain.

Step 10

Toss in remaining 1 cup sugar, separate on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and dry (about 24 hours).

Step 11

Use immediately or Store in an air tight container up to a month in the refrigerator or in the freezer up to 3 months.