Looking for a way to pep up your water or tea? We love using fresh add-ins, but that isn't always practical, especially if you work in an office. Dried citrus slices make a great alternative and they're easy to store in your bag or at your desk.
We got this idea from the Hollywood Farmer's Kitchen, which recommends adding one or two slices of dried citrus to bottled water. Although we had added dried peels to hot tea, we had never thought of using whole slices in beverages. It turns out they are incredibly flavorful and pretty, too.
To make orange, lemon, or other citrus slices, cut the fruits very thin and dry them in a dehydrator or in the oven at the lowest setting. Store in an airtight container and add the slices to water, iced tea, or hot tea.
Read more: Dried Citrus Slices at The Farmer's Kitchen
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We keep frozen lemon slices in our office freezer. I like the idea of dried fruit, though--it's more portable.
Wow this sounds so cool,..:)
How long do you leave them in the oven?
Above are 2 questions I have also - how long in oven & how long they'll keep. I like this idea!
Ditto on the oven drying questions! I would LOVE to have a little bag of dried orange slices in my office drawer!
This is a great idea! I think i will try it too! It seems very interesting! I think putting it in water is a very interesting mix! But from what i heard isn't very healthy the peel! So maybe we should peel it off before drying the orange!
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i've made dried limes but i found it way too bitter when i added it to tea or water. how long it needs to be in the oven or dehydrator depends on how thick you slice them. Just leave them until they are completely dry to the point they are crisp