How To Dry Orange Slices In The Oven - Barley & Sage

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These oven dried orange slices are super easy to make, smell amazing, and can be used in so many fun ways! From Christmas garland, to cocktail garnishes, to a chocolate dipped snack!

If you love fresh oranges, be sure to check out all our other citrus recipes!

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• How to Make Dried Orange Slices
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Ingredients

All you need to make dehydrated orange slices is oranges! (duh)

But you can use any variety of orange or other citrus fruits! This method can be used for:

• Naval oranges
• Blood oranges
• Cara cara oranges
• Grapefruit
• Lemons
• Limes
• etc!

The options are endless!

If possible, seedless varieties will work best, so that you don't end up with large holes in the fruit while slicing it.

You also want to make sure to use fresh, firm oranges as those won't be as juicy. Aka they'll dry a little faster.

Special Tools

The only thing you really need is a sharp serrated knife, but there are a few other tools that will make the process easier!

• Mandoline - This is the best way to thinly slice the oranges!
• Sharp serrated knife - This is my favorite knife for thinly slicing delicate items like tomatoes or citrus, but you can also just use a sharp bread knife!
• Dehydrator - I don't own a dehydrator (hence why I'm showing you how to make these dehydrated oranges in the oven), but they are fantastic for drying all sorts of things if you feel like splurging for one! But honestly I think it's unnecessary and extra work!

How to Use Dried Orange Slices

• String them together for a Christmas garland or add to a wintery wreath!
• Add them to potpourri for a light citrus fragrance around the house.
• Keep some dried citrus on your bar cart for a quick cocktail garnish!
• Use to add color to a charcuterie board.
• Garnish cocktails like this blood orange vodka sour!
• Decorate baked goods like this orange cardamom layer cake!
• Add them to sangria or mulled wine!
• Sprinkle with sugar or dip in chocolate for a quick snack.

• Blood Orange Cardamom Cupcakes
• Cara Cara Orange Whiskey Sour
• Brown Butter Orange Cardamom Layer Cake
• Cardamom and Blood Orange Macarons

How to Make Dried Orange Slices

Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a mandoline or sharp serrated knife, slice the oranges very thinly (about ⅛ to ¼ inch). The thinner the slices, the quicker they will dry out!

Gently blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Arrange on the baking sheet with a little bit of space between each slice.

Bake at 200°F for 2-4 hours, flipping every 30 minutes to make sure the orange slices don't burn.

Flipping the slices also gives you the chance to check how dry they are. Some slices will dry more quickly than others so go ahead and remove them. [This is especially important to keep in mind if you're drying various types/sizes of citrus!]

If the slices begin to brown but don't feel dry, that's a sign your oven is too hot!

Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature before storing.

Recipe Notes

If using a dehydrator, set to 135°F and dry the orange slices for 3-6 hours. Check every 30ish minutes and remove the slices that are fully dry.

The oven method is tried and true and works great if you don't want to buy a dehydrator, but if you're in the market for one I highly recommend the 6 rack Cosori Dehydrator! It's large and a bit of a pain to store, but it's a workhorse and super easy to clean!

Recipe FAQ's

How long do dried orange slices last?

If the oranges have been properly dehydrated, they will last up to 2 years!!

How to store dried orange slices?

Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place for up to 2 years.

Can you eat dried orange slices?

Yes! You can eat them plain, sprinkled with sugar, or dipped in chocolate!

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How to Dry Orange Slices

5 from 88 votes These oven dried orange slices are super easy to make, smell amazing, and can be used in so many fun ways from garland, to cocktail garnishes! Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesCook Time: 2 hours hoursTotal Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes Servings: 24 slices Author: Kyleigh Sage Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Print Pin Email Save Saved!

Special Equipment

• ▢ mandoline optional
• ▢ serrated knife
• ▢ half sheet pan
• ▢ parchment paper

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Ingredients ½1x2x3x

• ▢ 1 large navel orange
• ▢ 1 large cara cara orange
• ▢ 2 small blood oranges

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a mandoline or sharp serrated knife, slice the oranges very thinly (about ⅛ to ¼ inch). The thinner the slices, the quicker they will dry out!
• Gently blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
• Arrange on the baking sheet with a little bit of space between each slice.
• Bake at 200°F for 2-4 hours, flipping every 30 minutes to make sure the orange slices don't burn.
• Flipping the slices also gives you the chance to check how dry they are. Some slices will dry more quickly than others so go ahead and remove them. [This is especially important to keep in mind if you're drying various types/sizes of citrus!]
• If the slices begin to brown but don't feel dry, that's a sign your oven is too hot!
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature before storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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