cinnamon apple wreath

How To Make cinnamon apple wreath

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  IMPORTANT: You will also need 1 Straw wreath, 10 inches in diameter
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  Heat oven to 200°F
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  Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices.
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  Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack.
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  Bake 4 hours. Remove wire racks from oven and place on heatproof surface.
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  Let apples stand about 2 hours or until completely dry.
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  Place dried apples on waxed paper. Coat each side with 2 light coats of spray varnish, following manufacturer's directions.
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  Tie 10-inch cinnamon sticks together. Attach to front of wreath with 6 inches of the ribbon.
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  Glue dried apple slices and 3 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks to front and side of wreath, using glue gun.
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  Attach leaves to ribbon on 10-inch cinnamon sticks.
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  Make a bow with the remaining ribbon, and attach to wreath. Attach wire hanger if desired.
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  Tips:
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  Make the dried apples ahead of time. When it's time to make the wreath it will all come together in a snap.
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  Pick up Rome apples for this project. With their pretty red skin and white flesh they are particularly nice in this wreath, though other types of apples are also attractive.
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