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.
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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