How to Make Candied Citrus Peel

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.