Candied orange sticks

• peel of 3 large oranges
• 8 oz (225 g) granulated sugar<

Make sure you remove the orange peel in neat pieces so it can be cut in strips. Do this by first cutting a small slice from the top of each orange, then mark the peel in quarters with a sharp knife. Soak the peel overnight in salted cold water, then drain. Put the peel into a saucepan and pour over cold water to cover. Slowly bring to the boil, then drain. Repeat boiling and draining to remove