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Dehydrated Orange Slices

Dehydrated Orange Slices make the perfect cocktail garnish and are so easy to make yourself at home in the oven without the need for a dehydrator.
Course Condiment
Cuisine International
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 5kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges (I used Navel oranges) washed and dried

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 70c.
  • Line a baking tray (or 2) with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice oranges into 2-3mm thick rounds as evenly as you can.
    2 oranges (I used Navel oranges)
  • Blot the oranges slices dry on paper towels to absorb any excess juice.
  • Place orange slices on the baking tray(s) in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Bake for 1 hour, then turn the slices over and bake for a further 2 hours or until the slices are completely dry to the touch and not sticky or tacky.
  • Once they are dry, remove them from the oven and place them on a cooling rack.
  • When completely cool, store the slices in an airtight container.

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Notes

  • The slices need to be 2-3 mm thick and nice and even slices. I found the best way to do this was with a super-sharp (large) knife, I tried a mandolin slicer but this tore the slices.
  • If your slices have thin spots on the edge of the rind they will tend to curl up in those spots, but they will still dry out ok.
  • The thicker the slices, the longer they will take to dry.
  • Some slices may take longer than others to dry out depending on their thickness. It's a good idea to check with 30 minutes to go and remove any slices that are done.
  • Change up the colour and taste by using blood oranges.
*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal