dried orange slices
These homemade dried orange slices are a simple, nourishing, and joyful treat. Perfect for snacking, decorating, or adding natural flavor, they fill your home with a bright, uplifting citrus scent as they bake. Made with just one ingredient, they are a versatile and wholesome snack that embodies simplicity and pure goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 mins
- Yield: From 4-6 medium oranges
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
4-6 medium Oranges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the lowest possible setting, ideally around 150°F (65°C) but no higher than 170°F (77°C). Line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Wash your oranges thoroughly. Using a very sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the oranges into thin, uniform rounds, about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick. Remove any seeds you encounter
- Arrange the orange slices in a single layer on your prepared baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap to allow for ample air circulatio
- Place the baking sheets in your preheated oven. Bake for approximately 3-6 hours. After about 1.5-2 hours, carefully flip each orange slice to ensure even drying on both sides. Continue baking, flipping every hour or so, until the slices are mostly dry to the touch, firm, and slightly translucent, feeling leathery and not sticky
- Turn off your oven but leave the orange slices inside with the oven door slightly ajar for another 1-2 hours. This rest period allows any residual moisture to evaporate and helps them crisp up without continuing to cook
- Once completely cooled, they should be firm and brittle if very crispy, or slightly flexible if chewier. Store them properly once cooled
Notes
Slice oranges as thinly and evenly as possible (⅛ to ¼ inch) for consistent drying; a mandoline slicer is recommended.
Use a low and slow drying temperature (150-170°F / 65-77°C) to dehydrate, not cook, the oranges.
Ensure ample air circulation by arranging slices in a single layer with space between them on baking sheets.
Flip slices regularly (every hour or so after the first 2 hours) for even drying.
Do not remove slices too soon; they should feel dry, firm, and leathery (or snap if crispy). They will crisp up more as they cool.
Allow dried orange slices to cool completely on a wire rack for several hours before storing to prevent condensation and spoilage.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place for several weeks to a few months. If softened, re-crisp in a low oven (150°F / 65°C) for 20-30 minutes.
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