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Rustic Holiday Dried Orange Slices: Pizza Stone Method

Create uniform dried orange slices on a pizza stone; for use in crafting, culinary and holiday decorating projects.
Prep Time15 minutes
Drying Time3 hours

Equipment

  • 1 Pizza Stone
  • 1 Sharp Cutting Knife or Mandoline
  • 1 Sheet of Parchment Paper

Materials

  • 4 Medium-sized Oranges

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 200 degrees Farenheit. (Convection setting if possible)
  • Lay sheet of parchment paper on surface of pizza stone. (This will prevent sticking).
  • Cut oranges in 1/8 - 1/4" slices.
  • Lay slices on pizza stone so they are not touching.
  • At 1 1/2 hours of cooking time, flip slices to other side and rotate pizza stone. Remove parchment paper when the orange slices are no longer sticky and lay them directly on the stone.
  • Continue checking approximately every half hour for dryness. Drying time can take anywhere from 3-6 hours. Convection setting in the oven and the pizza stone may speed up this process. Slices should be thoroughly dry with no wet spots. Segments will be translucent and rind will be dry and brittle.
  • Remove from oven when completely dry. Cool and store.