Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of peel from each orange, working from one end to the other. Do not remove too much of the bitter white pith along with the peel. Reserve the orange flesh for another use. Use a knife to cut the peel into strips about 2 inches (5 cm) long and ⅛ inch (3 mm) wide.
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the orange peel str