How to Make a Dried Apple and Orange Slice Garland

Dried apples and oranges make for a beautiful homemade garland for Christmas or any time of year! Learn how to make this easy orange and dried apple garland with this step by step tutorial.

DIY dried apple and orange slice garland

I love the look of dried apples and oranges slices.  Perfect for potpourri or in a cute DIY garland like this one-they are super easy to make and an inexpensive addition to your fall decor!  Here’s how to make your own DIY dried apple and orange slice garland!

Want to dry fruit for snacking instead? Check out these homemade banana chips!

Supplies

Apple
Orange
Baking sheet
Jute Twine
Hot Glue

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 Celcius).
  2. Slice your apples and oranges into 1/4″ thick slices.
  3. Press oranges between paper towels to remove excess moisture and lay flat on baking sheet.  Slices can be next to each other but should not touch.
  4. Bake in oven for 6-8 hours until dry, opening oven periodically to release moisture.
  5. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Lay apples and oranges on flat surface and use hot glue to adhere twine to fruit.
  7. Allow glue to dry and hang as desired!

Tip for best results

The thinner you cut the fruit, the faster they will dry. Aim for a constistent thickness to ensure everything dries evenly, a mandoline slicer is good for this. (affiliate link)

FAQs

How long will a dried fruit garland last?

They will last 6-12 month if stored in a cool, dry place. You can also freeze them when not in use to extend the lifetime.

dried apples and oranges on garland

If you don’t want to make them into a garland they look beautiful in a bowl with some cinnamon sticks as well!

Have you dried apples and oranges before? What do you use them for?

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19 Comments

  1. Melissa, your garland looks fabulous! Just this morning, I was thinking that I was going to dry some orange slices to use in my Christmas decorating. Thanks for the directions!

  2. This garland is lovely! Stopping by from What’s Shakin Link Party. I’m wondering if they still remain their smell after drying? Maybe add a bit of cinnamon or maybe some cloves for that fall/christmas smell we all love? hmm, spinning my wheels here…

  3. I love this and plan to use this type garland on my primitive tree this Christmas. What is the oven temp for the 6 hr drying time?

  4. This is soooo cute! It reminds me of getting an apple and an orange in my stocking at my grandparents’ house 🙂 I HAVE to make this!

  5. Hi Melissa, I bet this make the whole house smell great!!! So happy to be featuring your garland this week,
    Have a great weekend!

  6. I have two Rescued Squirrels as house pets. We have hand raised them, one from days old the other about 5 weeks. Last yeard I brought the tree in and did not decorate till a few days before Christmas so that Rocky and Magenta could play in the tree. This year I am decorating with dried apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks and cranberry garland so it will look festive and yet they can enjoy. Thank you for the tips on how to do so.

  7. I tried this just as you instructed…oven temp at 200°. The oranges were black…well burnt actually….apples were dark. What could I have done differently?

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