I am excited to share with you, how to dry orange slices. Dried orange slices are a traditional holiday family activity in our cozy home. The best way to dry orange slices is by far the way I am going to show you. There are many ways to dry oranges but this tried and true way to make dried orange slices works the best for me.

how to use dried orange slices

• dried orange garland
• Natural Christmas tree ornaments
• Jar filler
• Wreath with dried oranges
• Stove top potpourri
• Table setting decor
• Name tag decor
• Soapmaking

How to dry oranges

As I said above there are a few ways to dry oranges. You can dry oranges in the oven, dry oranges in the microwave, air dry oranges ( which takes forever in a day) or you can use a dehydrator to dry orange slices. The presto dehydrator I use works great. It leaves the oranges dried and with great color. This is by far the best way I have found to dry oranges.

the best way to dry oranges

Slice oranges approximately 1/4 of an inch thick. I start by cutting off each end of the orange. Carefully slice the oranges evenly spaced. You will get about 7-8 slices per orange.

Line the bottom of a cookie sheet with paper towel. Place the oranges flat on the paper towel. When the cookie sheet is full, add another layer of paper towel. You can keep adding layers alternating between oranges and paper towels. When you are finished adding oranges, lay another piece of paper towel on top and gently press down. This is going to soak up some of the orange juice and make the drying process quicker.

Lay your oranges slices in a single layer on the presto dehydrator tray. When the tray is full, simply add another tray and fill. Once the trays are full, place the lid of the dehydrator on and plug in the unit. Check your oranges every couple of hours. The process will take about 6 hours.

When the oranges are completley dried to the touch. Unplug the dehydrator and let the oranges cool to room temperature. The oranges should not feel sticky. Store dried oranges in a paper bag or sealed container.

how long do dried oranges last?

Dried oranges last for about 1 year. After a year they start to loose color.

where to buy dry oranges

You can buy dried orange slices from my Etsy shop. They are naturally dried with no additives. You will recieve 15 dried orange slices neatly packed in a clear cellophane bag.

I am excited to see what you create with your oranges. Please leave me a comment and share what you have done.