Remove the peel from the oranges
Wash the peels of the oranges with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and water
I start by cutting the peel of the end of the oranges into small squares (they will be used for making cakes and decoration)
I cut the rest into sticks
I do not mix the skins (the small pieces will go in a small saucepan and the others in a larger one)
"Blanch" the orange skins 3 times (I pour the water on the skins, I cook until boiling, I empty the water, I rinse and I start again). It takes away the bitterness. and it allows the sugar to get inside.
Then I pour in equal weight sugar and water (for example here I pour 300 gr of sugar and therefore 30 cl of water)
The dosage depends on the quantity of orange peels (it is necessary that the water - which is to be weighed first. - covers skins
cook on low heat 20-25 minutes (that's the quick version)
Warning, avoid the syrup becomes caramel Hence the importance of simmer
after cooking.. I leave the skins in the syrup and I let stand overnight
The next day I mix the two saucepans and bring everything to the boil - Just once
I place the skins on a baking sheet
And I dry in the oven at 70 ° for 20 minutes with the oven door open
I do not throw away my syrup (I keep it to flavor my cakes or make a cocktail)
Optional: roll in sugar or cover with chocolate