Description
Craft your own delightful potpourri with customizable scents using natural ingredients for a warm, inviting home during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried orange peels
- 1 cup dried apple slices
- 1 cup cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup whole cloves
- ½ cup whole star anise
- ½ cup pine needles (fresh or dried)
- 1 tablespoon essential oil (optional; cinnamon, clove, or pine)
- Decorative jar or bag for storage
- Ribbon (if gifting)
Instructions
- Gather all the materials listed. If using fresh orange or apple slices, dry them in the oven or a dehydrator until fully desiccated (can take a few hours).
- In a large bowl, combine the dried orange peels, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks. Add in the whole cloves and star anise. Toss the ingredients gently, allowing the scents to mingle.
- If using, add the pine needles and stir in your chosen essential oil to enhance the aroma. Mix well, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the potpourri into a decorative jar or bag. If gifting, wrap with a ribbon for an extra special touch.
Notes
Customize with different fruits or spices based on your preferences. Store properly for long-lasting scent.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg