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Christmas in a Bag (Simmering Spices)
Give the gift of aromatherapy to a friend or neighbor this Christmas! A mixture of cinnamon, orange, cloves, pine, a little anise and allspice.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Hostess Gifts
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
allspice, cinnamon stick, cloves, cranberries, orange, star anise
Author:
Kathleen Pope
Equipment
Darice White Paper Berry Basket, 6 Piece
Natural Jute Twine 2 Pack - Best Crafting Twine String for Craft Projects
Jillson Roberts Bulk 100-Count Clear Cello BagsĀ
Materials
2-3
cinnamon sticks
1
tablespoon
cloves
whole
2-3
star anise
Optional
1
small
orange
or 1 tablespoon dried orange peel
1/4
cup
cranberries
7-12 fresh or dried
1
teaspoon
allspice
whole
1
sprig
Cedar* or Spruce
optional
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a cellophane bag.
Tie with a pretty bow and attach a tag with the following instructions:
Pour contents into a small pot, cover with water and bring to a simmer.
If the water levels get below the spices, just add a bit more to refresh.
Enjoy the smells of Christmas!
Notes
TIP
| *Snip off from your own tree, or ask a neighbor, or from your local nursery or Christmas tree farm.