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Citrus Peel
Choose lemons, oranges or limes that are firm to the touch.
Thinly pare the rind from the fruits, rub with pieces of orris root. NOTE: Push a whole clove through each
piece of peel before drying.
Place peel on a on a cake cooling rack which has been put onto a cookie sheet for better drying ciculation.
Dry in a low over (200 degrees F) until crisp.
Dried pieces can be added to your potpourri either whole or crushed.
Can be used to make our
Citrus Zing and Lemon Mint Sachet potpourri recipes.
SUGGESTION: A food dehydrator can be used to speed up the process.
BONUS: The peeled fruit and some of the rind can be used in a making into a marmalade.
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Cinnamon Shapes - add the wonderful aroma of cinnamon to your decorations
Orange Pomanders - easy to make with citrus and spices
Scented Water - aromatic water for your bath and body
Fall Recipes - more on preserving and harvesting
Essential Oils - essential oils for aroma, craft projects
Spices - fresh spices to buy
Potpourri - making your own, dry & moist method
Potpourri Fixatives - available fixatives for your pot pourri mixes
These crafts are for the purpose of sharing only and not for purposes of reselling.
Please send your favorite Craft from the Kitchen to Comfy Country Creations.
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