How To Make Homemade Potpourri
Sweet Orange
1. Slice and cut the oranges. Press slices between paper towels or kitchen towels to blot away excess juice
2. Place a baking rack on top of a rimmed pan or cookie sheet and arrange the oranges in a single layer
3. Bake approximately 3 hours at 120°C or until mostly dry, turning every 30 minutes.
4. Using the selection of dried spices (clove, cinamon, etc..), mix them in with the dried oranges. No specific amounts of the spices are required
5. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and let the warm spicy scent waft around the room
Freshies Lemon
1. In a small saucepan add lemon, rosemary, and vanilla extract, and fill the pot halfway with water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add more water as it evaporates.
3. Store in refrigerator overnight, and reheat for up to 3 days.
Nutty Almond
1. Prepare and slice fresh orange and ginger. You can use ginger powder if you want.
2. Fill a small pot halfway with water, and add orange and ginger. Add two tablespoons almond extract
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add more water as it evaporates. This is a sweet, delicious scent.
4. Put all the ingredients in the container and let the warm spicy scent waft around the room
Dried Flowers
1. Choose the flowers, herbs, spices, and anything else you want to include in your mixture.
2. Prior to making your potpourri, you’ll need to dry out flowers, herbs and spices.
3. Once your ingredients are dry, put them in a container and add a few drops of essential oil.
4. Seal the container and let it sit for 2-4 weeks. Don’t open the container until you want to use the homemade potpourri.
