Freeze Dried Oranges - Beautiful and Easy
When November and December come around, our family can't wait to buy citrus. Our growing season is too short for us to grow our own citrus, but we look forward to purchasing it through our local FFA each winter.
It can last us for several months, but eventually we run out. But this year we tried something different. We used our freeze dryer to make freeze dried oranges. They turned out beautifully.
We also wanted to see if we could make orange powder with our freeze dried oranges. It was a bit of an experiment, but overall it was fairly successful. So let's talk freeze drying oranges.
Can you freeze-dry oranges?
After experimenting with our own freeze dryer, I can safely say that, yes, you can freeze dry oranges. It takes quite a long time because there is a LOT of liquid to remove. However, the end result are gorgeous oranges.
How long do freeze dried oranges last?
Just like other fruits and vegetables, oranges will last for 10-15 years after being freeze dried. As long as they were properly freeze dried and stored without oxygen and moisture.
How do you store freeze dried oranges?
The best method is to store freeze dried oranges in Mylar bags with an oxygen absorber. Seal using heat or with a vacuum sealer.
VIDEO - Freeze Drying Oranges
Making Freeze Dried Orange Juice
We started our orange juice by adding freeze dried oranges to a food processor. Grinding them down until they were powder.
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