How To Make Dried Orange Slices

Making Dried Orange Slices is easy and you don’t need any special equipment. Just slice, bake low and slow, then enjoy! Place a slice on top of a fruity cocktail, tie them to Christmas presents, string them together for garland, or crumble them up for a sweet granola topping.

Why you'll LOVE homemade dried citrus: 

Any variety of citrus fruit can be dehydrated:

– Navel oranges – Blood oranges – Tangerines – Cara cara oranges – Mandarin segments – Grapefruit – Lemons – Limes

How To Make Dried Orange Slices:  Thinly slice the oranges about ¼ inch thick. Lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the orange slices in a 200ºF oven for 2 - 4 hours. Flip the slices every 30 mins to prevent burning.

Foodie Ways to Use Dried Oranges: – As a garnish on a glass of mulled wine – Spruce up your glass of sparkling water – Place them on tequila-based cocktails – Use them as a garnish in a bowl of Christmas punch – Dip them in melted chocolate – They’re a simple garnish for an Aperol Sour – Top them on a cake for decoration – Crumble up and add to a batch of homemade granola

How long do they last? Dried orange slices will last for about 1 to 2 years. Just keep them in an airtight jar or storage bag in a cool, dry, and dark place. Mold shouldn’t form on the slices if they’re perfectly dried out and crisp.

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