Spiced Orange Slices

1. In large pot, combine 8 cups water, salt and the whole unpeeled oranges. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir every so often. Drain oranges, discarding the water and let the oranges cool.

2. Cut the cooled oranges in half crosswise and then into very thin slices.

3. Combine white sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, water, corn syrup, cloves, cardamon, cinnamon and peppercorns in a large saucepan. Stir over high heat until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Add orange slices, cover and cook gently for 20 minutes. Stir occassionally. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

4. Remove jars from canner. Remove the orange slices from liquid using tongs and pack them into the jars. Using a ladle, pour the liquid over the oranges leaving 1/2 inch of rim headspace. If desired add a clove or 2 to each jar. Throw out the cinnamon sticks, cardamon and pepercorns. Process for 10 minutes for 250 mL size or 15 minutes for 500 mL size jars.

Makes: 4 – 250 mL size jars. (I ended up with more jars because the oranges I used were really big).