1/2 lb. orange peel
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
Pinch ground ginger
Vegetable shortening

With a small paring knife, strip the white membrane from peel and discard. Cut cleaned peel into thin 1 inch strips and set aside.

Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches 290 degrees on candy thermometer. Drop strips of peel into syrup and cook 10 minutes (or until skin is slightly transparent). While peel is cooking, rub 2 cookie sheets with shortening. Drop pieces of peel on sheets. Allow to cool and dry. Store in covered glass jar, and keep in a dry place.