DIY Dried Citrus Holiday Garland
Ingredients
- Citrus fruit of choice
- Twine or string
- Embroidery needle
- Orange essential oil
- Cinnamon essential oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 170 to 200 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice fruit into 1/8-1/4”-thick slices, making sure there’s enough peel to hold the fruit together. Remove seeds.
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Pat slices dry and arrange on baking sheet.
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Dehydrate in oven 3 to 5 hours, carefully flipping halfway through. Remove when fruit is dried and ever so slightly browned at the edges.
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While fruit is still warm, add a drop or so of each essential oil to each slice.
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Cut string to desired length and tie to eye of needle.
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Once fruit is cool, pull needle and string through top of each slice between the flesh and peel. Layer fruit in any order.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure to use a sharp knife to conserve juice and shape.
- To air dry the citrus slices, lay them flat in a dry area for about 4 days.
- The larger the fruit, the longer it needs to fully dehydrate. Be patient and check often.
- Spice up your garland with the addition of other fruits and plants such as cranberries and bay leaves.
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