How to Make Dried Orange Slices
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Dried orange slices are a holiday decorating must-have for a vintage-style Christmas.
These natural beauties bring heartwarming nostalgia to your home and pair effortlessly with lush greenery.
I love the look of hanging dried oranges from the tree and nestling them into my garlands and centerpieces.
Natural elements like dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, and pinecones are the perfect softeners to add to your holiday decor. These pieces bring character and variety to your decorating and are ideal for adding fullness and texture.
If you’re looking at add a touch of old world charm this holiday season, natural elements are a great budget-friendly way to achieve a vintage aesthetic, and dried oranges are one of the best options.
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Orange may not be a color that immediately comes to mind when you think of your holiday decorating color pallet, but recently it has been one of my absolute favorites to incorporate.
The warm, golden tones of these dried oranges complement the deep burgundy and forest greens that we know and love for the holidays and pair beautifully with vintage brass accents.
The best part, dried oranges are super simple to make.
Find out how I make mine below!
Materials:
- 3-5 oranges of various sizes (I used naval oranges and got about 7-8 slices per orange)
- wax paper
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- paper towel
Make Your Own:
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
Remove any stickers from your oranges.
Thinly slice your oranges.
*I sliced mine between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick and was able to get about 7-8 slices per orange. Note: The thicker you slice them, the longer they will need to dry out.
Blot your oranges with a paper towel to soak up any excess moisture.
Line your baking sheet with wax paper, and then place your orange slices on top.
Bake for 3-4 hours.
*I checked my oranges every hour. Some of the thinner oranges were done after about 3 hours, the thicker ones took about 4 hours. Note: You will be able to tell they are done when they have shrunk and are dried in the center.
Once dried, your oranges are ready to be sprinkled around your home for the holidays.
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