This is my favorite of favorites. This year for Christmas I decided that I was going to make all of my gifts. Specialty candy is something that can be so special and magical. You take something ordinary and make it into something beautiful and unexpected. Ladies you can't buy these in even the best candy stores.
Candied Oranges:
What you will need:
2-3 Oranges
water
2tsp lemon juice
1tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 cup sugar
1tsp vanilla
1/8 cup corn syrup or molasses
Start by slicing your Oranges 1/4" thick halve (you can cut them smaller if you wish)
Place Oranges in sauce pan and add just enough water to cover them.
Add lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla.
Bring to a boil for about 30 min to blanch the Oranges.
~This part smells AMAZING!~
Remove the Oranges with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a cooling rack over a paper towel.
~No mater what time of year it is, Christmas music must be playing while making Kandied Oranges~
Pour left over liquid into a more shallow and wide pan. Add sugar.
Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. *don't look away at this point! You could have a big mess if the liquid bubbles over. I did.
Add corn syrup at this point. Let the liquid simmer for about 15 min and then add Oranges back to the pot. Cook the oranges for about one hour or until they start to look like glass.
Let the Oranges cool in pan until they are just warm. Place on a pan liberally greased with lard and let them sit over night. These guys can be tough to remove from the pan. I don't really have any suggestions for this except some elbow grease and don't be afraid of sticky hands. After they have rested over night you are pretty much done. You can serve them just like this or you can shake them in fine sugar or dip them in chocolate (that's my favorite). You can also use these beauties in bread and cake recipes to add a unique touch. They may be a little work but if you are looking to wow your guests, these little chunks of magic will do the trick! 
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