You'll need: 4 large organic oranges 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup + 2 tbsp water For coating: granulated sugar Wash citrus well. Cut off the top and bottom of each citrus. Score the peel vertically from top to bottom about 6-8 times, spacing the cuts apart equally. Remove the peels from the fruit, then use a paring knife to carefully remove as much of the white pith as possible. You can also use a vegetable peeler, but we have found that these often end up being a bit too thin and they will not be uniform in size. Cut the peels into ¼-inch strips. Add all of the peels to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 3-4 minutes, then drain. Return the peels to the pot, cover with water and bring to a boil again. Drain immediately after boiling (this vastly reduces the bitterness of the peels). Add sugar and water to the pot over medium-high and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer, then add in the citrus peels. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peels to a wire baking rack. Space them apart so they aren’t overlapping much and let dry for about 30 minutes. Let the simple syrup cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for use in cocktails, baking, etc. Toss the peels in sugar until evenly coated. - @crowdedkitchen