- Jill B.
READER REVIEW
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Slice your oranges about a half-centimeter thick. Make sure not to cut them too thinly. They’ll warp and curl if they’re thinner than a half-centimeter.
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Place them on a baking pan on top of a grate so the heat can circulate around them, and place them in the oven. Bake them at 180 F. degrees (82 C.) for 4-6 hours.
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Once dry, let them sit for about a half-hour to cool. Place star anise in the center of the oranges and use a dark thread to attach them. You only need about 2 stitches to secure them.
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Don’t worry if they’re not completely dry. They’ll continue to dry on your tree for the next few days.
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I find it’s best to thread through the orange, leaving a bit long so you can easily tie the thread in a knot once it’s secure.
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Simply sew through the top of each orange to create a string to hang it with, and place it on your tree.
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