Sliced Oranges in Syrup

Ingredients

12 cup water
13 cup sugar
3 seedless oranges

Directions

Cut thin slivers of peel from 1 orange.
Don't cut into white membrane.
Cover peel with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.
Drain.
Heat orange peel, water and sugar to boiling; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
Cool.
Cut oranges into slices.
Pour syrup over slices; cover and refrigerate.
Garnish with sprig of mint if desired.