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    How to Make Dried Orange Slices

    September 26, 2022 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

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    A baking rack filled with dried orange slices.
    Dried orange slices over a dried orange garland

    Learn how to dry orange slices in the oven for crafting and decorating. Then use the oranges to create beautiful home decor projects like the ones shown at the bottom of this post.

    Dried orange slices on a baking rack.

    I have dried orange slices for a number of decorative projects. They are very easy to create and cost little. I like them for fall and Christmas decor but you may want to display them all year long.

    Also, you don't need any fancy equipment like a dehydrator for this project. Just a standard oven.

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    Fresh orange slices laid out on paper towels on the counter.

    How to Make Dried Orange Slices

    It's best to use thick-skin snacking oranges such as Navel, or Cara Cara oranges. Thin-skinned oranges such as Valencia are best for juicing and don't dry as well.

    Start by using a sharp serrated knife or chef's knife to slice the oranges about 1/4 inch thick and place them on an absorbent kitchen towel or some paper towels.

    Fresh orange slices with paper towels on top blotting up extra juice.

    Add more paper towels on top and gently press out as much excess moisture or juice as you can.

    A single layer of fresh orange slices on a oven rack in the oven.

    Next, place the oranges in a low-temperature oven, about 200 degrees. Place them in a single layer directly on the oven rack.

    You can also buy a baking rack to set on your oven rack if you like. These are wire racks or trays that you can set on top of the oven racks. I like them better than cookie sheets, baking sheets, or any solid baking tray because the airflow allows them to dry on all sides.

    Orange slices dried out in the oven on a rack.

    It usually takes my oven about 4 hours to dry the orange slices. I also turn them over every hour. If I leave them in any longer they start to look too dark. However, your oven may vary so just keep an eye on them.

    Dried orange slices dried on a black baking rack.

    After you remove the dried orange slices you may want to allow them to dry out a little more. Just set them somewhere out of the way overnight. Once dry begin crafting or store them in an airtight container or mason jar.

    Dried orange slices used in a garland with twine, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.
    DIY Dried Orange Garland

    Projects You Can Make with Dried Orange Slices

    Here are just a few projects I've made with dried orange slices.

    DIY Dried Orange Garland

    This is one of my first projects and has been pretty popular (see image above.) You can create whatever pattern you want with this combination of bay leaves, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and twine.

    Dried lemon, lime and orange slices with cinnamon sticks to create a Christmas tree ornament.
    DIY Dried Citrus Ornaments

    DIY Dried Citrus Ornaments

    This is a great one for your Christmas tree. Citrus fruits such as dried oranges, limes, and lemon slices are stacked together to create a natural ornament. A hole is drilled through the cinnamon sticks, and a piece of raffia is threaded through them all to hold them together.

    You could also try other types of citrus such as blood oranges or grapefruit to make lovely dried citrus slices.

    Grapevine wreath with dried orange slices, dried oranges, dried apple slices and a few sprigs of faux greenery.
    DIY Dried FruitWreath

    Dried Fruit Slice Wreath

    This one uses apple slices with oranges and whole clementines for a beautiful fall or Christmas wreath. A little faux green adds a nice contrast to the fruit.

    There are more (listed below) and I'm sure you can come up with additional ideas to use these beautiful and natural dried orange slices. Display them in an antique bowl with some pine cones or something as simple as a tag or garnish for a gift bag as shown above.

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    More Natural Craft Ideas

    • Dried Citrus Ornaments
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    • Apple and Orange Potpourri
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    Small blue gift bag with a dried orange slice tag hanging from a piece of twine tied to the handle.
    Dried orange slices on a baking rack
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    How to Dry Orange Slices

    Learn how to dry oranges with this easy step by step tutorial then use them to make all kinds of beautiful home decorations and crafts.
    Active Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Additional Time12 hours hrs
    Total Time16 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Author: Patti Estep

    Equipment

    • Serrated or another sharp knife
    • Paper towels or absorbent kitchen towels
    • Oven safe baking rack (optional)

    Materials

    • Thick skinned oranges such as navel oranges

    Instructions

    • Slice oranges with a knife about 1/4 inch thick.
    • Place them on kitchen towels or paper towels underneath and on top.
    • Press down gently on the towels and blot up as much excess liquid as you can.
    • Arrange the slices in a single layer directly on your oven racks or use an oven safe baking rack.
    • Bake at a low temperature of around 200 degrees for 4 hours, turning them over every hour.
    • Remove from the oven and let the oranges continue to dry out overnight.

    Notes

    The total amount of time it takes to dry the oranges depends on the fruit itself, the cut, and the heat/humidity in the oven and your home.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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