by Stephanie H, Sprague Branch One of the best parts of winter is that citrus fruits are in season. A dried citrus garland is an inexpensive way to spruce up your decor and bring some sunshine to the gray winter months. I made this garland with 2 oranges and a grapefruit. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees, do not go any higher than this because you will end up burning your fruit. First you will need to slice your fruit, about ¼ of an inch, you can just eyeball it. Thicker slices will not end up dehydrating all the way. Arrange your slices on a baking sheet and put them in the oven. The key to getting the oranges dehydrated is to be patient, this will take a few hours. After the fruit has been in the oven for an hour, take them out, flip them, and put them back in for another 2 hours. Make sure to check on them occasionally to make sure they do not burn. Burnt slices will take on a brownish color and will feel brittle. After the final two hours, take the slices out of the oven and place them on a cooling rack (if you have it, if not, just leave them on the cookie sheet) The fruit will need to rest for a few hours or over night.
To string the oranges, I cut a hole in the fruit and tied it to a long string. The oranges should last through the winter and then you can compost or toss them after! The City Library encourages a respectful and focused dialogue on blog posts. Comments must be reviewed by a blog administrator. User comments represent the views and interpretations of the patron, not necessarily those of The City Library.
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