cinnamon apple wreath

How To Make cinnamon apple wreath

• Step 1
  IMPORTANT: You will also need 1 Straw wreath, 10 inches in diameter
• Step 2
  Heat oven to 200°F
• Step 3
  Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices.
• Step 4
  Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack.
• Step 5
  Bake 4 hours. Remove wire racks from oven and place on heatproof surface.
• Step 6
  Let apples stand about 2 hours or until completely dry.
• Step 7
  Place dried apples on waxed paper. Coat each side with 2 light coats of spray varnish, following manufacturer's directions.
• Step 8
  Tie 10-inch cinnamon sticks together. Attach to front of wreath with 6 inches of the ribbon.
• Step 9
  Glue dried apple slices and 3 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks to front and side of wreath, using glue gun.
• Step 10
  Attach leaves to ribbon on 10-inch cinnamon sticks.
• Step 11
  Make a bow with the remaining ribbon, and attach to wreath. Attach wire hanger if desired.
• Step 12
  Tips:
• Step 13
  Make the dried apples ahead of time. When it's time to make the wreath it will all come together in a snap.
• Step 14
  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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