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Friday, 22 November 2013

DRYING TIME

Morning Prim Folk,  Happy Friday to you all!!!!!!  Cold this morning, guess Old Man Winter is here to stay. Had more snow two nights ago, beginning to look a lot like Christmas...........I had been  drying  out some orange and apple slices, I would like to hang them on the tree this year, love the simple look. But mine seem to turn dark where I have seen pictures of nice brighter dried fruit, any suggestions  out there????  I did mine in a oven on low for a few days, any better way?............Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, Blessings Francine.
dried oranges


dried apples
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24 comments:

  1. Country Gal 22 November 2013 at 05:03

    Morning Francine
    I have never tryed doing this looks interesting ! May be a bit of craft paint to brighten them up if that's what your looking for . Mild 8°C and raining here today . Thanks for sharing . Have a good weekend !

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  2. Montanagirl22 November 2013 at 05:12

    I have never tried doing this either. I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe you could Google it, or try ask.com. Great idea though!

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  3. TexWisGirl22 November 2013 at 08:15

    nice, natural decorations, though!

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  4. Intense Guy22 November 2013 at 09:42

    They look really cool! (cold too!)

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  5. ohiofarmgirl22 November 2013 at 11:20

    Wonder if you would put lemon juice on them before you dry them? Dianntha

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  6. BumbleBeeLane22 November 2013 at 12:00

    I always soaked mine in bottled lemon juice with a little salt.Let the apples soak about 6 minutes then dry slowly in the oven. The oranges should dry naturally on low. Warm Blessings! Amy

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  7. Dog Trot Farm22 November 2013 at 15:00

    Hi Francine...I just finished drying a batch of apples and oranges too...For apples I soak them in a solution of lemon juice and salt for twenty minutes...off to the dehydrator they go...I bought my dehydrator at Walmart twenty years ago, best friend a crafter can have and it is not expensive and you can buy additional trays...Hope this helps...

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  8. Merry Wind Farm22 November 2013 at 15:29

    Hi, Fran, I have never tried this but I think yours look great! Anything left out on my counters is sure to be knocked off by cats!

    Melinda

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  9. Prims By The Water22 November 2013 at 16:47

    I was going to say give e a soak in lemon juice and salt too, but I see other ladies already said that. Have fun! Started my decorating at the homestead and have to get back to posting. Have a great weekend! Janice

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  10. Michelle22 November 2013 at 17:00

    I hope the lemon juice suggestions help you! I love these natural decorations!

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  11. ~Kim at Golden Pines~22 November 2013 at 18:28

    I've never dried anything but flowers, but would love to give this a try--Let us know how it ends up working! Stay warm, and enjoy your snow--Cold is coming in our direction, but none of the white-stuff! Take care!

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  12. Earlene22 November 2013 at 19:15

    I like them dark looking Francine....TGIF friend
    Earlene

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  13. Leah22 November 2013 at 21:48

    Thought I would stop on over ~ thank you for stopping for a visit on my blog :) Your decorations are wonderful (I hope to be doing some decorating come Sunday) - the holidays are coming and old man winter has arrived - it looks like you have more snow at this time but ours will be coming. Have a great weekend!

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  14. Mugwump Woolies23 November 2013 at 04:33

    Hi Francine...I love the old fashioned natural decorations too...so early American...and they smell wonderful!
    Enjoy the weekend,
    Robyn

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  15. Raymond Homestead23 November 2013 at 05:59

    I've never tried drying any before but I love the looks of them on a tree!

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  16. Dogwood Farm 23 November 2013 at 06:11

    Hi Francine,
    I love the look of dried fruit on the tree.
    Yes, I think the lemon juice should do it!
    Stay warm and cozy!
    xo

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  17. Cheryl @ TFD23 November 2013 at 13:02

    I would try the lemon juice! I used to have a dried fruit garland and loved it. It had bay leaves and cinnamon sticks and red check bows interspersed with the fruit. Stay warm and enjoy your weekend!

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  18. The Moonlit Stitch23 November 2013 at 16:32

    Thanks for posting this Francine, I wasn't aware of the lemon juice/salt tip. I dried my last batch in the oven low and slow but sprinkled with cinnamon so they ended up dark anyway but ohhhh do they smell good! Did an all natural tree one year - LOVED IT! ~*~Lisa

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  19. jennifer76823 November 2013 at 18:55

    Hi Francine,love the idea of a natural tree.I was wanting to do one myself but dreaded the thought of drying the fruit.I 've tried it before but it was not a pretty result.LOL! Stay warm and looking forward to seeing more of your decorations.Blessings,Jen

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  20. camp and cottage living23 November 2013 at 20:31

    I think your dried fruit looks good!
    I like to stick to natural decor too,
    then you can just throw it away.
    I use to soak my fruit in a disolved Vitamin C before drying.
    I'm not sure if it helps the colour or not!

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  21. Janet-Olde Crow Primitives24 November 2013 at 03:56

    They look wonderful Francine.

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  22. Dirty Martini Queen24 November 2013 at 04:46

    I use lemon juice and salt as well but I think they look good just like they are.
    Donna

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  23. Countryfolk Keepsakes24 November 2013 at 10:56

    Ooooh! I LOVE the idea of dried fruit on the tree! Yep, I would try lemon juice trick. :> )

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  24. Far Side of Fifty27 November 2013 at 19:21

    I have never tried this..but it looks like great fun! I have put cloves in an orange and hung it up..smell good for a long time:)

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