Candied Kumquat Peels

1 cup kumquat peels

½ cup white sugar

¼ cup water

Place kumquat peels in a sauce pan and cover with water; bring to a boil, drain. Cover with water and boil again.

Mix sugar and 1/4 cup water in a separate sauce pan and bring to a boil; add peels, lower heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 10 minutes.

Transfer peels to waxed paper and allow to dry, 8 hours or overnight.