Dried orange slice garland

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Slice the oranges

   Cut the oranges into rounds about a quarter inch thick. A helper can do this part.

2. 

   2

   Blot them dry

   Press each slice between paper towels. Less juice means faster drying.

3. 

   3

   Lay them out

   Set the slices on a rack on the baking sheet in one layer.

4. 

   4

   Dry in a low oven

   Bake at 200 F for about 3 hours, turning every hour. They're done when they feel leathery, not sticky.

5. 

   5

   Cool them

   Let them cool on the rack for 30 minutes. They firm up as they cool.

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   String the garland

   Thread the needle with twine. Push it through each slice near the top, adding bay leaves between.