Description
Dried orange slices bring a bright, gently bittersweet citrus flavour with a fragrant aroma that holds up well in both sweet and savoury cooking. Slowly dried to concentrate their natural oils and sugars, they offer a pleasing balance of zesty peel and soft, mellow fruit.
Traditionally used in baking and festive cooking, dried orange slices work beautifully in cakes, biscuits, mulled wine and spiced teas. They also add depth to savoury dishes such as braises, tagines and duck, where citrus helps lift rich flavours.
Beyond the kitchen, they are ideal for garnishing cocktails, infusing syrups, or simply steeped in hot water for a warming citrus drink. Their vibrant colour and clean orange aroma make them as practical as they are appealing.
In a 50g pack there will be between 14-18 Slices
Produced in UK
Orange Slices - Quick Reference
What is it?: Whole orange cross-sections slowly dried so the fruit, peel and natural oils remain together.
Flavour: Bright orange with mellow fruit sweetness and a fragrant, gently bitter peel finish.
Common uses: Mulled wine, tea, cocktails, cakes, braises, tagines, syrups and decorative garnishes.
Pairs well with: Cinnamon, clove, star anise, chocolate, cranberry, duck, pork and ginger.
How to use: Steep whole in drinks or cooking liquids, or chop for baking. Remove before serving when used purely as an infusion.
Compare with: Broader and fruitier than orange peel alone because each slice includes both flesh and rind.
Substitute: Orange peel with a little dried fruit can imitate the flavour balance, but not the visual effect of a full slice.
Storage: Keep dry and sealed so the slices remain aromatic rather than softening in humidity.
Good to know: A dried orange slice works as both an ingredient and a garnish, which is why it is especially useful in mulled drinks and cocktail serves.
