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Candied Lemon Peels

Procure twenty-four sound, good-sized, very fresh lemons, cut in halves and scoop out interiors, keeping nothing but the perfect rinds. Place in cold water for two days, drain on a sieve, plunge in boiling water for five minutes and drain well again, place in a copper basin with three pounds granulated sugar, two quarts cold water, lightly mix and let come to a brisk boil. Shift pan to corner of range, let slowly simmer for two hours, remove, let slightly cool off. Transfer into a stone jar, tightly cork, place in a closet and use as desired.