Dried Orange Slices in the Oven

Name: Dried Orange Slices Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 385 min
Ingredients: 4 large navel oranges

Simple, Beautiful, and Versatile

Have a surplus of citrus you don’t know what to do with? This recipe for dried orange slices is ridiculously easy to make and a perfect way to save your beautiful oranges before they go bad. Not only are they a delicious and healthy snack on their own, but they can be used in holiday drinks, making delicious desserts, and creating festive decor.

You don’t need any special tools for this recipe; just slice, bake, and be available to flip. The best part? You get to enjoy your whole house smelling like a warm, citrusy dream as they bake.

Why we think you’ll love it:

Decorative. Use to make potpourri or strung together to make a festive garland.
Tasty. They taste great alone or add pieces of dried orange to a trail mix or mix into baked goods.
Adaptable. You can easily swap oranges for other citrus fruits like lemons or grapefruit.

Four navel oranges on a kitchen counter.

Dried Orange Slices Ingredients

Navel oranges (4 large) – Juicy, sweet, and seedless, they slice well and dry evenly, making them ideal for snacking, garnishes, or holiday décor. Other types of oranges can be used, such as Blood Oranges and Cara Cara Oranges.

How to Make Dried Orange Slices

Several orange slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

PREHEAT. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

PREP. Slice the oranges into ⅛” to ¼” slices. Place on the baking sheet and blot both sides of the oranges to remove excess moisture.

Several baked orange slices cooling on a baking sheet.

BAKE. Bake for 6 hours, flipping every 30 minutes to make sure the slices do not burn and to check the dryness of the oranges.

STORE. Let cool completely before storing.

A close up photo of several dried orange slices.

Kristyn’s Recipe Tips

Be sure to cut each slice the same thickness so that they all bake and dry evenly.
Lemons and limes can be dried in the oven, but reduce the bake time. Grapefruit can also be dried, but may need a longer bake time.
Avoid brown orange slices by keeping the oven temperature low, flipping consistently, and not overbaking.
Make potpourri or a festive garland. They can be eaten plain, added to different baking recipes, or dipped in chocolate for a sweet treat.
To use a dehydrator, set the dehydrator to 135°F and let it run for 8–12 hours. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the slices. Dry until no longer sticky and are dry to the touch.

Dried orange slices stacked and wrapped in ribbon.

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Dried Orange Slices Recipe

By: Kristyn Merkley

This simple recipe for dried orange slices can be used to make beautiful garnishes, stunning garlands, and delicious treats.

Servings: 24 slices

Prep: 5

Cook: 6

Cool Time: 20

Total: 6 25

Ingredients

▢ 4 large navel oranges

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Slice the oranges into ⅛” to ¼” slices. Place on the baking sheet and blot both sides of the oranges to remove excess moisture.
Bake for 6 hours, flipping every 30 minutes to make sure the slices do not burn and to check the dryness of the oranges.
Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Be sure to cut each slice the same thickness so that they all bake and dry evenly.
Lemons and limes can be dried in the oven, but reduce the bake time. Grapefruit can also be dried, but may need a longer bake time.
Avoid brown orange slices by keeping the oven temperature low, flipping consistently, and not overbaking.
They can be used to make potpourri or a festive garland. They can be eaten alone, added to different baking recipes, or dipped in chocolate for a sweet treat.
To use a dehydrator, set the dehydrator to 135°F and let it run for 8–12 hours. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the slices, and are done when they are no longer sticky and are dry to the touch.

Store in an airtight container or a glass jar in a cool, dry, and dark pantry or cupboard. Dried oranges can last for up to two years if stored properly. (Make sure they are completely cool; otherwise, condensation can form and cause mold.)

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.03g, Saturated Fat: 0.004g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 0.2mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 58IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.03mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How do I make a garland?

Simply thread a needle with some twine and pull the twine through the center of the dried orange slices. You can add other things to the garland, like cinnamon sticks or popcorn.

How to store?

To store your dried oranges, make sure they are completely cool; otherwise, condensation can form and cause mold.
Store the cooled slices in an airtight container or a glass jar. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and dark place like a pantry or cupboard. Dried oranges can last for up to two years if stored properly.