Dehydrated Orange Slices Recipe
Learn all about making this dehydrated orange slices recipe in a food dehydrator or an oven. Dehydrating oranges is a simple project for adults and kids and makes amazing additions to sweet and savory dishes and crafts.
Servings: 15 slices
Instructions
- Clean whole oranges with warm soapy water. Rinse and pat dry.
- Using a serrated (bread) knife or mandoline, carefully slice thinly (~1/4 in).
- Arrange the slices on dehydrator trays so that there is space around each slice, and the slices are not touching.
- Set the dehydrator to the "fruit/vegetables" setting (135˚F or 57˚C degrees) and dry for 4-12 hours. Rotate trays every few hours.
- The length of time they need to dry out will vary based on how many trays you have going on at once, and how thick the orange slices are.
- Orange slices are done when they don’t feel wet anymore (4-12 hours) and they feel brittle.
- Some of the slices will finish before the others on the same tray. Remove those that are done and set them aside.
Notes
- Avoid the temptation to increase the heat on the dehydrator or oven to speed up the process. Low and slow wins in the race on this one.
- Dried oranges and other citrus will last for 12-18 months if stored in a cool dry place.
- To rehydrate dehydrated oranges, cover dried orange slices in cool water and soak for 1-2 hours.
- Follow the cleaning and slicing instructions above and then place orange slices on baking drying racks set into baking sheets.
- Place in the oven at the lowest temperature possible (usually 140-170˚F degrees) and prop open the door with the handle of a wooden spoon. This allows condensation to escape instead of just settling back onto the oranges.
- Bake for 3-6 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1orange | Calories: 45kcal | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 3g