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Here are our go-to methods for drying the orange slices that we use for holiday decor. Dried oranges are really versatile and can be used for so many things during the holiday season. Best of all, at the end of the season you can throw them into a simmer pot or use them as potpourri before composting them. These methods for drying can also be used for other types of citrus such as grapefruit, limes and blood oranges. Make sure that you look for varieties that are seedless and choose fruit that are firm and round. You’ll find instructions for drying in both an oven and dehydrator below. We own a dehydrator so that’s my preferred method these days, but if I’m short on time the oven is always a good option!