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Finished orange slice garland on a red and white striped cloth.
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Dried Orange Garland

How to make your own dried orange garland, with just orange slices and time. You can use a dehydrator, oven, or even a fireplace for this.
Prep Time10 minutes
Drying Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 garland
Author: Sophie

Equipment

  • Needle
  • Embroidery or thick thread

Ingredients

  • 3 oranges or as many as you'd like

Instructions

  • Slice the oranges thinly with a sharp knife. Lay the slices onto a parchment-paper lined baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
    3 oranges
  • If using an oven, bake the slices at 200°F (90°C) for 2-3 hours, or until fully dry. Flip the oranges every 30 minutes and move them around as the oven or baking sheet might have hot spots. Take the individual slices off the sheet as they dry to prevent browning.
  • To use a dehydrator, dry the slices on the lowest setting for 12-24 hours. You don't really need to worry about discolouring or browning if using a dehydrator.
  • The oranges need to be fully dried, not gummy or sticky at all. Once dry, use a needle to string the thread through in any way you'd like. The garland should last months if kept in a cool, dry place.

Notes

3 oranges is a good starting point, and you'll get a garland long enough to use for most windows and doors.