How to Make Dried Orange Wheels at Home | A Fun and Easy DIY Craft
Do you love crafting and want to try something new? Making dried orange wheels at home is a creative, fun activity that produces tangible results. With just a few simple ingredients and tools, you can craft beautiful dried orange wheels in no time. Not only do they look fantastic, but they provide great decor options as well as lasting aromas with every passing breeze! You’ll see why this project has quickly become one of our favorite DIY projects for making quick decorations with long-lasting effects. Read on to learn the step-by-step process for making your own dried orange wheels today!
Working with dried oranges has become a special part of my crafting experience, and I'm excited to see how you make them a part of yours. With so many ways to use dried orange wheels to decorate your home or bring life back to an old project, you can let your creativity come to life and know that whatever you make will be as unique and breathtaking as the orange wheel itself. From wreaths, garlands, teas, and hand-crafted cards, the possibilities are limitless when working with such natural beauty. So why not let the colors from these fragrant oranges decorate your next piece of work? It’s sure to leave an everlasting impact on anyone who sees it!
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
They are exceedingly easy to make.
Making dried orange slices is a great way to use up oranges that are starting to spoil.
They are beautiful and look like gemstones or stained glass windows.
They are used in various uses, from culinary to home decor.
How to Make Dried Orange Wheels at Home | A Fun and Easy DIY Craft
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Wash, dry, and slice oranges of your choosing into 1/8-inch wheels.
- Place the orange slices down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the orange slices for 4 hours, flipping them every 30 minutes.
- Once dehydrated, let them cool and store them in an airtight container.
Notes
Oranges: Make sure you are using organic oranges if you plan on using these for anything other than a garnish. Organic oranges are less likely to be sprayed with harmful chemicals and pesticides.
Oven Temperature: Make sure your oven is calibrated correctly. The orange slices should not burn in the four hours they take to dehydrate in the oven. If they start to look burnt, your oven is too hot. Turn it down and continue draining them. Oven thermometers are inexpensive and worth having on hand.
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