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Preserving Sunshine: A Guide to Making Dehydrated Oranges

"Discover the art of dehydrating oranges with our comprehensive guide. Learn step-by-step techniques to transform fresh oranges into delightful, chewy snacks or zesty additions to your culinary creations. Unlock the secrets of preserving the citrus goodness with tips, recipes, and inspiration for a flavorful and versatile pantry staple."
Print Recipe
Prep Time:10 minutes
Drying Time:18 hours
Total Time:18 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Food Dehydrator with wire racks

Ingredients

  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Limes

Instructions

  • Slice the citrus into oranges into uniform rounds, approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Load the screen trays with the slices leaving a little space between them.
  • Place the trays into the dehydrator and set the temperature to 125 degree F and the time to 18 hours.
  • Check periodically for doneness.
  • Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Lemons, limes, and grapefruit can all be dried using the same method. 
This is the food dehydrator I use and love!
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Course: Garnish
Keyword: Crafts, Dried citrus, Dried oranges
Author: Sarah