How to Make Candied Citrus Peel

Cook the Peels in the Sugar Syrup

Add the strips of peel and turn the heat down to low, until the mixture is just at a simmer. Cook, uncovered and simmering, until the syrup reduces to a quarter of its original volume (the syrup will barely cover the tops of the peels in a medium-large saucepan). Do not stir during this process, as that might cause the formation of large sugar crystals. The simmering will take approximately 2 hours.