Dried orange slice garland

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Slice the oranges

   Cut them into rounds 1/4 in thick. Even slices dry at the same speed.

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   Blot them dry

   Press each slice between kitchen towels to soak up juice. Less juice means less oven time.

3. 

   3

   Set the oven low

   Heat the oven to 200 F. Lay the slices on racks set over parchment-lined sheets.

4. 

   4

   Bake and flip

   Bake 2 1/2 to 4 hours, flipping every 45 minutes. They're done when dry to the touch and slightly see-through.

5. 

   5

   Cool them

   Let them cool on the racks. They crisp up more as they cool.

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   6

   String the garland

   Thread twine through each slice near the rind. Tie in a cinnamon stick and a bay leaf between every 2 slices.

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   Hang it

   Drape it on the tree, a mantel or a window and watch the light come through.