If there is any moisture left in the oranges when you hang them up, there's a chance that they'll develop mould, so make sure they're totally dry first.So we’re into December and Christmas preparations are well under way. Will you be creating your own orange slice decorations this year? How long do dried oranges last on a Christmas tree?ĭried orange slices should last around two years, and might even last longer if stored away in a cool dry place. Personally, we can vouch for these packs of dried oranges, £1.25 at Wilko (opens in new tab), which are wonderful for making homemade Christmas tree decorations with brown string.Īlternatively, you could browse the many orange slice options at Amazon (opens in new tab), but you won't, of course, get such a lovely festive scent filling your home this way.
If you're running short on time, you can go for the lazy option and pick up some shop-bought orange slices. They will feel slightly tacky at first, but don't worry they will continue to dry out after you've decorated the tree with them or used them as part of your Christmas wreath ideas. When done, remove them from the oven to try on a cooling rack. Once all the slices are jelly-like, leave for about 45 minutes to cool and firm up, before making your decorations.If they're not quite there, turn them over using the tongs and microwave for a further two minutes. When the slices are done they should be soft and jelly-like. Put the slices back in the microwave for a further five minutes on defrost.Place the top sheet of paper towel back on top. Place five new sheets of paper towel on the plate, before putting the orange slice back on top.Then using the tongs transfer the orange slices from the plate to the wire rack, and get rid of the bottom layer of paper towel. Take the plate out of the microwave and put the top paper towels to one side.Put the microwave on the defrost setting for seven minutes. Place five more sheets of paper towel on top of the orange slices.
Make sure that none of the slices overlap.
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