Dried Orange Slices
Make your own dried orange slices at home with this easy oven method ~ for mulled drinks, tea, cheese plates, and potpourri!
Servings: 24
Equipment
- baking rack
- sharp knife or mandoline slicer
Ingredients
- 3 oranges, washed and dried
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). A low temperature ensures the slices dry slowly and evenly.
- Using a sharp chef's knife, serrated knife, or mandoline, slice the oranges into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Try to keep the slices even for consistent drying.
- Lay the orange slices on a paper towel and gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture. This helps speed up the drying process.
- Place your rack onto a baking sheet. Arrange the orange slices in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Let the slices dry for 2-3 hours, flipping them occasionally. Check periodically as ovens vary quite a bit. The slices are ready when they are dry and slightly translucent. If they are still soft or sticky, bake a little longer.
- Let the slices cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
If you plan to consume your dried orange slices use them within 6 months. For crafting purposes they will last up to 2 years.
To dry orange slices in a dehydrator
- Prep the oranges:
Wash the oranges thoroughly. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline for even slices. - Remove excess moisture:
Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps speed up the drying process. - Arrange on dehydrator trays:
Place the slices in a single layer on the dehydrator trays, making sure they don’t overlap. This allows for proper airflow. - Set dehydrator temperature:
Set the dehydrator to 135°F (57°C), which is ideal for drying fruits. - Dehydrate:
Dry the orange slices for 8-10 hours, depending on the thickness and moisture content. Check periodically for doneness; they should be dry but still slightly pliable, not brittle.
Nutrition
Calories: 9 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 0.2 g · Fat: 0.03 g · Saturated Fat: 0.003 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g · Sodium: 0.2 mg · Potassium: 29 mg · Fiber: 0.4 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 43 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 8 mg · Iron: 0.02 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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