Let me show you how to dry oranges for Christmas! Drying oranges is guaranteed to put me in a festive mood, it is so easy to do and the house smells fabulous while I’m at it! Family gathered in, fires crackling, festive aromas, music, food, warm lights twinkling are the things that Christmas memories are made off and it all begins with my sense of smell – there is nothing to start my season off better than the scent of oranges permeating my home! How to Dry Oranges for Christmas I love how this eucalyptus wreath from IKEA looks with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, faux berries and pinecones.Today I am sharing a simple method to dry oranges for the holiday season. Embellish a simple wreath from IKEAĪffixing orange slices to a plain greenery wreath can give it some much needed colour and texture for the holidays. Get this easy gift idea and free printable gift tags here. Place dried citrus slices, dried cranberries, pine branches, cinnamon sticks and spices in a jar with directions on how to make a simmer pot. You can create an easy garland by stringing dried orange slices on a ribbon, but what about something more sparkly? Use a dollar store strand of fairy lights and string the slices on that for a festive, simple garland. Here are some craft ideas you can create with dried orange slices: Orange slice garland on fairy lights to decorate a bar cart I have some from a couple of years ago, and they still look and smell great! They don't have any mold or discolouration. If you dry them completely and store them properly, dried orange slices can last for years.

Orange slices before they are dried How long will dried orange slices last?

Home Decor / Category: Christmas Decor How do you store DIY dried orange slices?įor the longest lasting slices, keep them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in a cool, dry place until you're ready to use them.

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