These clove-studded fruits are fun to do! I make them at Thanksgiving and enjoy their spicy scent throughout the Christmas holiday!
Whole cloves
Oranges
1 T. pumpkin pie spice (per orange)
1 t. orris root powder (per orange)
Press cloves into the orange's peel, pointed end down. Arranges cloves in swirls, lines or circles. A small awl or toothpick can be used to pierce holes, if peel is especially thick or tough. Place spice in a small bowl; roll orange in spice mixture to coat. Orange will gradually dry out and can be kept indefinitely.
You can dress up the spicy orange pomanders with ribbon bows. Enjoy the sweet-smelling oranges on your kitchen table!
I'm so going to make some of these this year. I always plan to but forget. Thank you for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! What wonderful memories this brought back. I made these with my daughters when they were in middle school. I think I'll make them again this year for old times sake.
ReplyDeleteI do love that fragrance! A friend of mine, in years past, made these for gifts and tied a purple ribbon around each one...so lovely! Thanks for sharing and have a great Foodie Friday! (Come see my Norwegian Fruit Bread recipe...perfect for the holidays!)
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful!! I just love that smell:)
ReplyDeleteI love making pomanders! Yours are lovely. That combination of cloves and citrus is just the scent of the holidays for me :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
These are a wonderful project for children too. And I love the smell!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried them but they must smell delightful and they are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteKendra~ I'm strolling in to catch up and especially to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a wonderful time to stop and reflect on all those we cherish and are truly grateful for.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to visit and leave feeling inspired!
Even though our Thanksgiving is very small in number, with hubby and son (we don't count the cat cause she doesn't like turkey). We don't scrimp on the menu...from appetizers to desserts with several carb loaded dishes in between! We will be enjoying tryptophan playoffs too!
Sweet Holiday wishes,
Sara