Description
Homemade dried orange slices sparkle with Mediterranean sunshine, offering a simple yet elegant kitchen craft. Crisp citrus rounds deliver rich natural sweetness perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or enjoying as a delightful snack you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 oranges
Secondary Ingredients:
- 0 other ingredients
Preparation Ingredients:
- 0 other ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by positioning an oven rack in the middle and heating to 250F (120C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal drying surface.
- Carefully slice oranges into uniform, translucent rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick, ensuring consistent width for even dehydration.
- Gently press paper towels against orange slices to absorb surface moisture, preventing excess liquid during the drying process.
- Position orange slices in a single, non-overlapping layer across the prepared baking sheet, allowing adequate air circulation.
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven and dry for approximately 3 hours, rotating the sheet and flipping slices every 60 minutes to promote uniform dehydration.
- Monitor orange slices closely, adjusting oven temperature downward if edges begin to darken or caramelize too quickly.
- Evaluate slice readiness by checking for complete moisture removal and a crisp, leathery texture that maintains the orange’s translucent appearance.
- Extract baking sheet from oven and allow orange slices to cool completely at room temperature before storing in an airtight container or using for decorative purposes.
Notes
- Select firm, fresh oranges with minimal blemishes for the best drying results.
- Pat orange slices thoroughly with paper towels to reduce moisture and prevent soggy texture.
- Use a sharp mandoline or serrated knife to create consistent, even slice thickness for uniform drying.
- Try different citrus varieties like blood oranges or tangerines for unique color and flavor variations.
- Sprinkle light cinnamon or sugar before baking to enhance aromatic qualities and create decorative edges.
- Store completely cooled dried orange slices in airtight glass containers away from direct sunlight to maintain crispness.
- Perfect for cocktail garnishes, holiday decorations, wreath making, and elegant table settings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg