Candied Orange or Lemon Zest

Procedure

1. Peel the zest from the oranges in strips, using a vegetable peeler. Using a small, sharp knife, remove the white pith. Square off the strips and then cut them into julienne.
2. Boil the zest in a generous quantity of water until tender. Drain and discard the water.
3. Boil the sugar and water to make a syrup.
4. Poach the zest in