Description
Create a beautiful and natural dried orange garland for festive decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large oranges
- Sharp knife
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Twine or string
- Scissors
- Optional: cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Wash the oranges thoroughly.
- Slice the oranges into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Arrange the orange slices in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 2-4 hours, flipping the slices halfway through, until they are dry and slightly stiff.
- Turn off the oven and leave the orange slices inside to cool completely.
- Once cooled, carefully thread the dried orange slices onto twine or string using a needle or by tying knots around each slice.
- Add optional decorative elements like cinnamon sticks or star anise between the orange slices if desired.
- Continue threading until your garland reaches the desired length.
- Hang your dried orange garland as a festive decoration.
Notes
- Ensure the orange slices are completely dry to prevent mold.
- You can also air dry the orange slices in a warm, dry place for several days.
- Be gentle when handling the dried orange slices as they can be brittle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Decorations
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garland
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dried orange garland, DIY decoration, holiday decor, natural garland, orange slices, craft