Simple DIY Dried Orange Ornaments
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Dried citrus ornaments can be such a pretty addition to your tree. And no – they are not smelly and sticky if you dry them completely the right way. I’ve made these a bunch of times before, and they always put me in the holiday spirit. I still have my dried orange garland from years ago!
I will show you how I make my dried orange ornaments in today’s post. These also make lovely gift toppers and can be used in dried potpourri. I use cheap jute twine to make this economical and grab a big ol’ bag of oranges from the grocery store. The bagged fruit is always a little bit cheaper than buying them individually.
For the most part, this project is hands-off. After you slice up the oranges, let the oven do all the work for 2-4 hours. If you happen to slice one and it’s uneven, you can just put that one aside to cook with later.
Let’s go!
How to Make Dried Orange Ornaments
Things You’ll Need
- Oranges
- Jute Twine
- Baking Sheet
- Scissors
- Toothpick
- Knife
How to Make Dried Orange Ornaments – Easy!
Total time: 4 hours
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Slice Oranges
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. Ideally, you want to slice your oranges about 1/4 inch thick. I am not perfect, so some of my slices are thicker than that. It takes them a little longer to dry out fully.
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Bake Orange Slices
Arrange your orange slices on a baking sheet with a rack or a Silpat/parchment. You want to bake them at 200 degrees for 2-4 hours. If your slices are super thin, probably closer to 2 hours. If they are thicker, it will take closer to 4 hours. After your orange slices are baked, they shouldn’t be sticky. If they are, you must bake them a little longer or leave them to air dry for a few hours/days. You can’t mess this up; it just takes time! 🙂
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Tie on String and Hang
Use a toothpick and carefully poke a little hole towards the top. Loop some jute twine (or baker’s twine!) through the hole and tie a knot. Then, you are ready to hang!
I love the look of these orange slices up against a green tree with a pop of red! So, I’m using some berry stems to complete the look. You can also use red baubles. I think these are so pretty. You really can’t go wrong!
I hope you enjoyed this festive little project! Before you go, be sure to check out more Christmas Crafts here.