DIY Cranberry Orange Garland

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Here's what you'll need to make this tree garland:
- 4-5 oranges sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 bags of cranberries (12 oz)
- whole cloves (optional for added fragrance)
- fishing line
- large eye needle

Directions
- Pre-heat your oven to 215 F (around 100 C).
- Slice your oranges into 1/4 inch thick rounds and arrange on an oven safe rack or parchment paper over a baking sheet.
- Place one clove into the center of each orange slice
- Place oranges into oven for 2 hours before checking. If using parchment paper, flip oranges and return to oven for 2 additional hours. Oranges are ready when the fruit becomes somewhat translucent, and the rind darkens in color
- Let cool
- Cut 6 feet of fishing line, and tie a loop or knot at one end. Thread opposite end through large eye needle.
- Start threading oranges as described followed by cranberries.
*Note* Always start and end with an orange slice to ensure the cranberries do not come off the end of garland.