How to Dry Oranges

Have you ever dried oranges? It makes your house smell so good and there are so many uses for them!

I love to use them to decorate at Christmas. This year I’m using them on my mantel, on my staircase and on a wreath. I also love using them to add a little garnish to a Christmas gift. So sweet!

I wanted to share how I dried my oranges and show you some uses for them to give you a little inspiration!

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How to Dry Oranges:

  1. Slice oranges ¼" thick

  2. Pat slices with a paper towel to remove some moisture

  3. Place on a rack over a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or place directly on parchment paper

  4. Put in oven at 170 degrees for 5-6 hours

  5. Flip every 30 mins to an hour

  6. Oranges are ready when they are no longer soft 

My stove tends to run a little on the hot side so I like to just dry them low and slow. If you need to use your stove, just take them out and put them back in when you’re done but let the oven cool back down first. I turned my oven off and let them sit overnight and the next morning they were perfect!

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Here’s just some of the ways we’ve used these over this part holiday! I’ve used them to wrap presents, to add some interest to a greenery wreath, and they’re a great addition to a table setting or used as a garnish in a holiday cocktail!

 
 
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