With sharp knife, cut 6 deep lines from end to end of the oranges and pull off the 6 peels for each orange

Remove as much of the pith as possible but there is no need to work too hard as you will get another chance to do this later when it will be much easier

Reserve the pulp for juice

Boil peels for 1/2 hour until soft and then drain off the water

Put the peels in container large enough to hold them all and cover with cold water then refrigerate

If using normal oranges, soak for one day changing the water twice , if you found thin skinned bitter oranges, change the water twice a day for 4 days

At this point, assuming the peel has residual pith, carefully slide it off the peel with a spoon or a a dull knife

Slice these peels into 1/4 to 1/3 inch slices

Now add water, juice and sugar to a 2 quart saucepan and over the stove stir until boiling at which point you reduce to a simmer , add in the peels and simmer them for one hour and 20 minutes

Pull the peels out carefully and put them in a clean glass jar or, if you prefer, two jars

If the syrup is not thick enough, boil vigorously until the syrup coats the back of a spoon

Cool slightly and then pour into the glass jar(s) over the peels

Close jar tightly and it will last for months

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