Blood Orange Garland
Ring in the Autumn season with the beautifully haunting DIY! With summer coming to a close, we look forward to celebrating approaching occasions like Mabon, Samhain, and Yule. Cue the blood orange garland – the perfect décor piece for September through December!
We opted for a slight twist on the traditional orange garland and made a blood orange garland. Once dried, this beautifully burnt orange color will highlight all the right tones for the spooky season and beyond.
SUPPLIES
- 3 lb. Blood Oranges (quantity depends on your design needs)
- Parchment paper
- Twine
- Wood or metal skewer
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. Slice oranges to desired thickness (recommend 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick).
Step 3. Pat dry blood orange slices to remove excess moisture.
Step 4. Arrange blood orange slices in a single layer on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5. Bake for 3 – 4 hours, flipping halfway through.
Step 6. Check after 3 hours but depending on your oven and the thickness of your slices, you may need more time.
Step 7. Transfer to drying racks and let dry overnight, if possible.
Step 8. Using a skewer, poke two holes across from each other on an orange slice.
Step 9. String twine or string of choice through the holes, using the skewer if necessary.
Step 10. Continue steps 7 and 8 with each slice, stringing the slices in a line.
Step 11. Knot with a loop at each end for easy hanging.
Step 12. String up by itself or with greenery on a window, door, mirror, or mantle!
Don’t forget to enjoy a glass of the hauntingly delicious wine as you craft this season!
Happy haunting!
