Okay Piratesmate you can switch from baskets to worms! Honestly, that's what the picture looks like. I am not going to be able to make these until Saturday so if you try'em before them let me know how they do and I'll do the same as soon as I get them done! The process looks pretty involved but if they are good then it is worth it. I thought I'd try a regular juice type orange what do you think?
Candied Orange Rind
24 Oranges
2 quarts water
¼ cup salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
4 cups sugar
3 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
Peel oranges, reserving pulp for another use. Cut rind into thin strips. Combine rind, 2 quarts water and salt in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Repeat boiling and draining procedure twice, omitting salt; set aside.
Combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches soft ball stage or candy thermometer registers 235 degrees. Add rind; simmer 30 minutes, stirring often. Drain.
Roll rind strips, a few pieces at a time, in 4 cups of sugar. Arrange in a single layer on wire racks; let stand 4 to 5 hours or until dry.
Dip ends of strips in chocolate, and place on wax paper-lines baking sheets. Chill 1 hour. Store in cool place in an airtight container.
Yield: about one pound.