Dehydrated Orange Slices
This simple method to making dehydrated orange slices is so easy! Use these as a cocktail garnish, cake decoration, or decor on your Christmas tree.
Servings 36 slices
Calories 5kcal
Ingredients
- 3 oranges sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the lowest temperature your oven can go — mine was 170°F (77°C).
- Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
- Slice oranges into ⅛-inch pieces. Arrange slices on the parchment lined sheet. They can touch but it's ideal not to overlap them a lot. A little overlap is okay as the slices will shrink in the oven.
- Bake in the oven for 3 to 4 hours — the time will vary based on your oven, the temperature and how thin they are sliced. Check every hour and rotate the pan. If any of the slices begin to curl, flip them to encourage them to flatten.
- When the citrus is dried, remove them from the oven and let cool completely overnight.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. They will keep for up to two years if stored properly.
Notes
Use a variety of oranges that have different colors. This creates a beautiful set of finished dehydrated orange slices you can use in cocktails, infusions, baking and other recipes. I used navel oranges, blood oranges and cara cara oranges.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.01mg
