Spring is officially here and I have started thinking about Easter. I was inspired to decorate using candy and fruit and wanted it to be a little whimsical. I've had a real thing for oranges lately and I just liked the color they added to the table. I promised a recipe on how to dry orange slices and then forgot to post it last night. So, here goes:
Dried Orange Slices for Crafts
Take an orange and slice it in 1/4 inch slices. Some will be larger than others. Dip the slices in lemon juice and then tab them with a paper towel. Place the slices onto a cookie sheet and bake for one hour at 275 degrees, remembering to flip them every 30 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 225 degrees for 2 hours, again flipping the slices every 30 minutes. At the end of the time, the orange slices should be fully dried and ready for use in a craft. The lemon juice helps them retain their color. If you want them darker, skip that step. You can also add to their color by sprinkling them with cinnamon prior to baking. This makes a wonderful aroma as they are baking.
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