How to Make Dried Orange Ornaments 

- Carla K.

READER REVIEW

"Such perfect Christmas ornaments! They look so pretty, and they're so easy!"

1. 5 oranges 2. 25 star anise 3. sharp knife 4. Baking pan with grate 5. needle and dark thread

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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