How-To Make Dried Orange Slices

Dried orange slices are like stained glass when they are dried. Beautiful little wheel-shaped windows that are perfect for crafting. During the holidays as children, one of our favorite crafts to do with our mom was making garlands with cranberries and dried orange slices. They make a colorful, natural, and cost-effective alternative for your holiday decor.

We are going to show you how we dry our orange slices that we use to decorate our Christmas tree with every year. If you are looking for a quicker and easier option, you can purchase our Dried Orange Slices fresh from the heart of the Central Valley.

What to use Dried Orange Slices for?

Dried orange slices are excellent for decorating craft cocktails and mocktails! We also use them in our homemade hot mulled cider.

They can be made into darling ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree, or into a lovely garland to decorate the windows or the tree. They are cute used to tie on packages or gift bags, especially with a little greenery and ribbon added. They look lovely in wreath or wall swag as well, with an addition pine, cedar, pinecones, star anise, cranberries, etc. Use your imagination and creativity and you’ll find other fun ways to use these little treasures.

We hope you enjoy this recipe and please let us know what you created with them in the comments below!

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Dried Orange Slices

Beautiful decorative dried orange slices are perfect to decorate for the holidays as garland, or use in craft projects with the kids!

Equipment

• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board
• Dehydrator or Oven
• Non-stick cooking spray (optional)

Materials

• Oranges

Instructions

• Wash and dry the oranges:Rinse the oranges under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. This will remove any dirt or debris that may be on the surface of the fruit.
• Cut the oranges into slices: Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, carefully cut the oranges into slices that are about 1/4 inch thick. Try to cut the slices as evenly as possible so that they will dehydrate evenly.
• Remove the seeds: Carefully remove any seeds that you find in the orangeslices. This will help to prevent the seeds from burning during the dehydrationprocess.
• Arrange the orange slices on the dehydrator trays: Place the orange slices on the trays of your dehydrator or oven, making sure to leave enough space between the slices for air to circulate.
• Dehydrate the oranges:Set the dehydrator or oven to a low temperature (around 145 degrees Fahrenheit)and dehydrate the oranges until they are dry and leathery. This can take several hours, depending on the thickness of the slices and the humidity of your environment.
• Store the dehydrated oranges: Once the oranges are fully dehydrated, remove them from the dehydrator and let them cool completely. Store the dehydrated oranges in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, where they will keep for several months.