Dried Orange Slices

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Create beautiful, edible dried orange slices in your oven for stunning decorations, cocktail garnishes, or a healthy snack. This simple recipe fills your home with a heavenly citrus aroma while producing golden, translucent treasures.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 24 slices

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3-4 large Oranges navel, blood, or mandarins, firm
Optional Sweetener dusting of coconut sugar or granulated sugar for candied vibe
pinch Spices cinnamon, ground ginger, or nutmeg for holiday aroma
tiny sprinkle Sea Salt to enhance natural sugars

Equipment

oven
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Mandoline or sharp knife
Kitchen Towel or Paper Towels

Method

Preheat your oven to the lowest setting, around 175-200°F (80-93°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a mandoline or sharp knife to cut the oranges into rounds about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Aim for consistency. Gently blot the slices with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer, close together but not overlapping. Optionally sprinkle with sweetener, spices, or sea salt.
Bake for 3-4 hours. Flip the slices every hour using a spatula to ensure even drying.
Remove when the flesh is translucent and no longer sticky. They will crisp up further as they cool.
Let the slices cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to achieve crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for months. Re-crisp by baking at 200°F for 10-15 minutes if softened. Not suitable for microwave reheating as it can make them rubbery.

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