Candied Citrus Peel

3 cups citrus peel, cut into strips from:
4 to 5 medium oranges
6 medium lemons
2 medium to large grapefruit
12 cup cold water
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 3/4 cups boiling water

Wash fruit. Score peel into quarters. Remove sections of peel with fingers; cut into uniform strips about 3/8-inch wide.

Boil peel with 6 cups cold water, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Repeat process with 6 cups fresh water.

In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, honey and boiling water. Bring to a boil, and boil about one minute.

Add cooked, drained peel and briskly simmer until almost all of the syrup has been absorbed, about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.

Transfer peel to colander. Drain well, about 10 minutes.

In large bowl, toss drained peel with remaining 1 cup sugar to coat well. Spread pieces out on waxed paper to dry. Store in tightly covered container.

Source: Arizona Cookbook