Barri-Jayne Makes's video: How to make plain glazed oven dried orange lemon slices for festive crafts

* Learn how to make your own oven dried orange & lemon slices. * Adding powdered gelatine gives a frosty, glazed effect. * The slices can be used for festive decorations, crafts and dry pot pourri. The plain slices can also be used in stove-top pot pourri, mulled wine & mulled cider MORE INFO https://barrijaynemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-ultimate-guide-to-oven-dried-orange.html *YOU WILL NEED: - oranges, lemons, other citrus fruit - optional - powdered gelatine and whole cloves - sharp knife & chopping board - tea towel or kitchen paper - wire rack - most importantly, an oven, preheated to 100C or Gas 1/4 - even lower if your oven allows - drying time in oven, approx 2-3 hours *Cut oranges into thin slices, but no more than 1cm thick. The thinner the slice, the quicker it will dry and the more opaque it will become. *Place the slices between two tea towels or kitchen paper to BLOT OUT EXCESS JUICE. The more juice you remove, the better they will dry! *If your slices are thick enough, make small holes in the skin with a cocktail stick and insert whole cloves. Do this before you put them into the oven. This can be a little fiddly, but the end result is so pretty. Thicker slices will take longer to dry out. *Any scraps of oranges can also be dried and used as potpourri, add cloves to any thick pieces. *Generously sprinkle gelatine powder onto both sides of some of the slices. This gives them a very pretty frosty effect when dry. These will need to be turned often as they are likely to stick. Gently prise them off the rack with a spatula. *Place all the slices directly onto a wire rack and leave to dry out in the oven for around 2-3 hours. Timing will depend on your oven and thickness of the slices. Don't burn them! *Turn often to prevent slices sticking to the rack and enjoy the aroma every time you open the oven. *Slices will shrink and darken in colour. *When ready, remove from oven, leave to cool and use to decorate your home. Slices may still be slightly sticky, but they are usable and should not go mouldy. DECORATING IDEAS - https://barrijaynemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/decorating-with-dried-orange-slices.html **Thanks to my daughter for helping me film this video. https://www.instagram.com/jazzabellediary/