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Pick oranges that are clean, preferably organic and off your grannys tree.
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Peel them and eat the oranges or put them in baggies in the fridge to hide their nakedness.
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You just want the peels now.
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Put the peels in a saucepan and cover them in water.
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Simmer on the stove for about 10 minutes.
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Then set aside, off the heat, and let soak for a further 15 minutes.
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Drain.
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Let the peels cool.
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In the same saucepan, put 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water.
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Stir and heat to a simmer.
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While the sugar solution is heating, peel the white pith off the peel.
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It should be very easy now with a paring knife.
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Slice the peel into slivers or dice and put in the sugar syrup you are simmering.
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Let simmer for about 12-14 minutes, when they will be almost translucent and tender.
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In the meantime, while they are simmering, put the remaining cup of sugar on a baking sheet.
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When the peels are done simmering, drain.
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Put the sticky peel pieces in the sugar on the baking sheet.
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Stir up to make sure they are all coated in sugar and let sit a bit.
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Then pick out the peels and set on a plate to dry overnight.
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Save the orange-y sugar for cookies or something.
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Store in a container to keep dry.
