2 large oranges
12 cups water
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 cup water

With a sharp knife, score peel of oranges into quarters. Remove peel gently with fingers. Heat orange peel and 6 cups of water to boiling. Simmer 30 minutes; drain. Repeat process, cooking peel in another 6 cups water. With spoon gently scrape off remaining white membrane from peel. Cut peel lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips. Heat 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add peel; simmer 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn mixture into strainer; drain thoroughly, Roll peel in 1 1/2 cups sugar. Spread on waxed paper to dry. May use to eat or decorate cakes etc.