Description
Homemade dried orange slices elevate winter citrus into an elegant garnish for cocktails, desserts, and tea. Crisp, sweet-tart rounds preserve seasonal brightness while adding sophisticated flair to your culinary creations you can enjoy all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 23 oranges (seedless)
Preparation Tools:
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Paper towels
Optional Accessories:
- 1 wire rack
- 1 dehydrator (optional)
- 1 oven (if not using dehydrator)
Instructions
- Clean oranges thoroughly under cool running water, patting dry with clean kitchen towel to remove any surface residue.
- Position sharp knife or mandoline at precise angle to create translucent, uniform circular slices approximately 1/8 inch thick, maintaining consistent width throughout.
- Arrange citrus rounds on parchment-lined baking sheet with minimal overlap, ensuring each slice has adequate breathing space for dehydration process.
- Position sheet in preheated oven at 200°F (95°C), allowing low, steady heat to gently extract moisture without caramelizing fruit surfaces.
- Monitor transformation every 45 minutes, delicately rotating sheet and flipping slices to promote even desiccation, preventing potential burning or uneven texture.
- Continue dehydrating approximately 2-3 hours until orange rounds become translucent, crisp, and possess leathery texture without any moisture residue.
- Remove sheet from oven, transferring dried orange slices onto cooling rack, allowing complete temperature equilibration and final moisture evaporation.
- Once completely cooled and rigidly structured, transfer delicate rounds into hermetically sealed glass container, preserving their crystalline appearance for future decorative or culinary applications.
Notes
- Pat oranges dry thoroughly before slicing to prevent excess moisture during dehydration.
- Use firm, fresh oranges with minimal blemishes for the most attractive and uniform dried slices.
- Select navel or Valencia oranges for best results, as they have thinner rinds and more consistent texture.
- Adjust baking time based on slice thickness and desired crispness – thinner slices will dry faster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 62
- Sugar: 12.2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.4 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg