How to Dry Oranges for Christmas Decorations
Simple instruction to dry orange slices for Christmas decorations and suggestions for drying whole oranges.
Equipment
- Unbruised Oranges
- A tea towel
- A metal cooling rack
- A baking tray
Instructions
- Slice oranges into 1-2cm thick slices
- Pat dry with a clean tea towel
- Place them on a metal cooling rack over a baking tray so that air can circulate around them easily and they don’t burn or stick.
- Pop them into a low oven (120°C) for about three hours.
- Turn them over every half hour or so. It is really important to keep checking them, the thinner they are the quicker they will dry - you don't want burnt oranges!
- Your oranges are ready when they are dry to the touch - they will still be a little bit sticky. The longer you dry them for the longer they will last