Learn how to make a Dried Orange Slice Garland this year. These lovely garlands make gorgeous holiday decor!
Prep Time5 hourshrs
Active Time30 minutesmins
Total Time5 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Yield: 1
Author: Heather Painchaud
Materials
Dried orange slices
Dried cranberries
Twine or fishing line
Yarn needle
Wooden beads
Cinnamon sticks
Pine boughs or rosemary
Instructions
1. Simply slice oranges into 1/4″ rounds, blot excess moisture with paper towel, layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 hours at 200 degrees.
2. Spread fresh cranberries around the oranges in a single layer to dry at the same time. Lay them out on a wire rack to cool.
3. Thread twine onto a yarn needle, tie a knot at one end and thread dried oranges, wood beads, cinnamon sticks and pine boughs onto the twine.
4. Use a sharp knife to carve a small hole into each of the dehydrated oranges and use the large needle to string with the cranberry garland.
Tip: the easiest way to attach cinnamon sticks and rosemary or pine is to tie a knot around it using the twine.
5. Finish off each string of fruit garland with a loop of twine at the end.