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How do you dry fruit for potpourri?
Dehydrate Fruit Thinly slice an orange, lemon, apple and pear, and place them on a metal cooking rack. Using your oven’s dehydrate setting, cook the fruit slices until they are fully dried, making sure to flip them every half hour.
How long does dried fruit potpourri last?
If using fresh cranberries and oranges, gift the potpourri within 2-3 days of making and keep stored in the fridge. If you use all dried fruits, the potpourri can be stored at room temperature for up to a month.
How do you dry orange slices in potpourri?
Bake at 225 degrees for 2 to 3 hours, turning the slices every 30 minutes. (If you don’t turn them, they will most likely stick to your racks.) The slices will darken in color and become slightly translucent. Cool completely.
How do you dry apples and oranges for potpourri?
Instructions
- Thinly slice apples and oranges.
- Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture.
- Set the sliced fruit directly on oven rack or an oven safe rack.
- Heat in the oven on low heat around 200 degrees for 2 – 4 hours flipping occasionally or until dry.
Do dried oranges mold?
Even if you were to dry and store dried oranges to be eaten they can last up to two years! The key is to make sure you’ve dried your slices completely to prevent any mold. If you are planning on storing them away for the next season, store them between pieces of newspaper to collect any moisture.
Do dried oranges smell good?
Yes, dried orange slices make your house smell super citrusy while you bake them and have a delightful subtle scent after they’ve been dried. They’re wonderful added to potpourri or used in tablescapes or garlands for a citrusy scent.
How do you make potpourri with old oranges?
Instructions
- Quarter the orange and add to a small saucepan (or just use the orange peel).
- Add cranberries, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
- Fill pan with water and and set on lowest burner setting.
- As the potpourri simmers, add water as necessary.
How do you make Christmas potpourri dry?
Combine Ingredients into glass jar: About 3 dried orange slices, a handful of dried cranberries, 1 sprig of dried rosemary, a scoop of whole cloves, 3-4 cinnamon sticks, and a 2″ piece of vanilla bean.
How do you make potpourri from fruit peels?
Mix the Ingredients for Your Potpourri Check that all of the stickers have been removed from your fruit peels. Place all of the peelings in a pot or slow cooker. Pour in enough water to cover the tops of your fruit skins. Add spices, like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cover with water. Adding essential oils are optional but not required.
What kind of fruit can you put in a potpourri?
The process of drying fruit is simple, and it takes very little time. Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and limes are perfect for potpourri because they retain their shape and color when dried. 1. Cut citrus fruits into 1/8″-thick slices. 2. Place fruit slices on a wire rack.
What’s the best way to make a potpourri?
These recipes can be ridiculously simple. Just cinnamon sticks simmering in a cup of water on low heat makes a wonderful cinnamon smell. Add vanilla extract to some clove and you’ve got vanilla spice. You don’t really need specific amounts – you just combine the ingredients slowly, letting your nose tell you when you’ve got the blend just right.
Can you make potpourri with oranges and cinnamon sticks?
Homemade potpourri made with natural apples, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks is a great way to bring a little beauty and fragrance to your home. A while back I showed you how to make potpourri from your garden flowers. Today I’m sharing an easy way to make homemade potpourri with oranges, apples, and cinnamon sticks.