Step 1

Cut the white pith away from the orange peel. This is the bitter part we want to do best to remove as completely as possible. Soak the peels in water (neutral not cold or hot) for an hour then wash it again and keep washing them 4 times or 5 to get rid of any bitterness inside it.

Step 2

Then cut each piece lengthwise in half to be like the French fries.

Step 3

In a pot add the sugar and the water and the cloves and lemon and the peels and let it simmer on low heat until the mixture is thick and the peel is soft and edible and sweet (you have to taste it to know).

Step 4

After that take the peels out of the pot and make sure you get rid of any excess of the syrup on it. If using, roll each piece around a whole almond and close it with a toothpick. Final touch which is to roll it in coarse sugar for extra sweetness.