Dried Orange Slices (+ 10 Ways To Use Them)
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
50 slices (roughly)
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Calories
5 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Dried Orange Slices (+ 10 Ways To Use Them)
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Don't buy expensive dehydrated citrus slices. They're so easy to make at home. No dehydrator needed. Just slice thinly and dry in your oven at a low heat for several hours. Make a tasty snack out of them, or use in many other interesting ways. What a beautiful and very easy gift for friends, neighbours, teachers - anyone, really!
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Ingredients
- 4 orange Ideally navel oranges, or another seedless or low seed variety
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 80C/175F. Line 3 large baking trays with baking paper.
- With a small serrated knife, slice the oranges into thin slices 2 to 4mm thick. Blot with kitchen paper to get rid of any excess juice.
- Arrange the slices on the baking trays. Make sure they aren't overlapping.
- Bake for 3.5 to 5.5 hours until completely dry. Turn over every 1 to 1.5 hours for even drying. The exact drying time will depend on the thickness of the slices. Some may be done before others.
- Let cool completely. Store in small airtight jars for up to 2 years. Add a ribbon and gift tag with ideas for use if giving as a gift. Alternatively, dip into chocolate and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
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Notes
- Slicing the oranges: Slice the oranges as thinly as you can (2 to 4mm). Any thicker and they'll take much longer to dry (too long!). I find the best approach is to slice quickly and confidently with a small sharp serrated knife. If any slices are too thick or not whole slices, just discard (or try slicing the thick ones in half).
- If you have a mandolin, that can work well too. Some higher end food processors also have a slicing attachment.
- Why use baking paper? Baking paper avoids making a mess of your oven. It also stops the oranges sticking to the baking trays. You can use a reusable silicon baking mat instead if you prefer.
- Dipping in chocolate: If you'd like to dip some of the oranges in chocolate (because why not?) I'd suggest 100 grams or 3.5 ounces of dark (50 - 85% cocoa) chocolate. Simply melt in a small bowl or jug in the microwave in 30-second bursts, dip half of the orange segment in and then let dry on baking paper or a wire rack. Sprinkle on a little sea salt before the chocolate is dry if you like.
- Ways to use: healthy snacking, giving as a gift, decorating cakes, garnishing drinks (hot and cold) and/or share plates, cheese/charcuterie boards etc., making pot pourri with cinnamon sticks and star anise, flavouring soups/stews/oatmeal/granola/smoothies, stringing into garlands for Xmas trees and table decorations, tying onto gift tags.
- Storing: If you've dried the slices thoroughly, they can last for up to 2 years if stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
5kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
19mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 50slices (roughly)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 5kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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