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And from the same book....

Preserved Orange Slices

(About 2 pints)

6 large thin-skinned oranges
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup cognac (optional)

Wash oranges and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Cover with boiling water and cook until tender, or about 1 hour. Drain, discarding the water.

Boil together the sugar and 2 cups water 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and orange slices and simmer until the orange rind is tender and translucent, or about 1 hour. Add water as necessary.

Place the orange slices in hot sterile jars. Cover with the boiling syrup, add the coganc and seal.