Simple herbal gifts: citrus spice simmering potpourri

2 quarts

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cup1-inch cinnamon sticks
1cupWhole allspice
2cupsStar anise
1cupCoriander seed
2cupsDried orange peel
½cupCloves
½cupCrushed nutmeg
10dropsCinnamon oil
10dropsAllspice oil
20dropsSweet orange oil

Directions

You'll find everything you need for this appealing blend at the grocery store or on your spice shelf, except for the essential oils.

Even if you omit them, you'll have a fragrant mixture whose scent holds up well after several refills of water.

DIRECTIONS: =========== Layer ingredients in a gallon jar. Add the oils to their corresponding ingredients as you go. Shake well and let age at least one day before using.

* From: Making Potpourri - by Madeleine H. Siegler * Published in: The Herb Companion - October/November 1993 * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias