Description
Dried orange slices are a beautifully vibrant and versatile treat with a sweet-tart citrus flavor and an irresistible aroma. Perfect for snacking, decorating, garnishing drinks, or enhancing both sweet and savory recipes, these dehydrated oranges are easy to make and enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
2 large oranges (navel or blood oranges), thinly sliced
¼ cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar (optional)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of ground ginger (optional)
Dash of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
Wash oranges thoroughly and slice into ⅛-inch thick rounds.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange orange slices in a single layer.
Sprinkle lightly with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt if using.
Bake for 2–3 hours, flipping slices halfway through, until fully dried but not burnt.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Drying time may vary depending on slice thickness
For sugar-free slices, skip sweeteners entirely
Use a dehydrator at 135°F (57°C) for 6–8 hours as an alternative
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Snack / Garnish
- Method: Oven-Dried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slice
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: dried orange slices, dehydrated oranges, citrus garnish, homemade dried fruit