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Candied Orange Peel

Cut the peel of three or four oranges into narrow strips and soak it twenty-four hours in enough cold water to cover, adding two tablespoonfuls of salt to each quart of water used. Pour off the salt water and rinse very thoroughly. Cover with fresh cold water and boil until almost tender. Make a syrup of two cups of sugar and one and onequarter cups of water. When it boils add the orange peel and simmer gently until it looks clear and the syrup has thickened. Take out a few pieces at a time with a fork, roll in granulated sugar, and spread on a flat platter. Or it may be dried in the oven with the door open, packed in glass jars, and used for mince pies, puddings, etc., cut in small bits. If any syrup remains it can be used a second time, or it will flavor a pudding sauce.