spicy citrus simmering potpourri gift in a jar

Mio, MI
Updated on Jan 23, 2012

this simmering scent will make your home smell like the woods just after a winters snow. A must have for the winter holiday season.

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yield 1 /2 gallon jar or 2 qts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1 inch cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup whole all spice
  • 1 cup coriander seed
  • 1 cup star anise
  • 2 cups dried orange peel
  • 1/2 cup whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup crushed nutneg
  • 10 - drops cinnamon oil
  • 10 - drops all spice oil
  • 20 - drops sweet orange oil

How To Make spicy citrus simmering potpourri gift in a jar

  • Step 1
    1 cup 1" cinnamon sticks 1 cup whole allspice 1 cup star anise 1 cup coriander seed 2 cups dried orange peel 1/2 cup cloves 1/2 cup crushed nutmeg 10 drops cinnamon oil 10 drops allspice oil 20 drops sweet orange oil
  • Step 2
    Layer following ingredients in a gallon jar and add oils to corresponding ingredients. Shake well and age 1 day before using:
  • Step 3
    Directions for Use on gift tag: Spicy Citrus Potpourri Add 2 cups mixture to a saucepan filled with 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to boil. Reduce heat,simmer for 15-20 minutes. Mixture may be reused several times, after adding water to it.

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