1tbsp.Spicescinnamon, cloves, vanilla beans, nutmeg, etc.
Instructions
Cut citrus peels into small pieces no larger than 1/2″ wide. Slice them thinly, no larger than 1/4″ thick. Slice apples, peaches, pears, and similar fruits into thin slices, keeping them no larger than 1/4″ thick.
Fruit
Place the prepared fruit on cookie sheets and set the oven to 250ºF.
Leave the fruit in the oven for 2 hours. Adjust the temperature or crack the oven door if sizzling occurs to prevent overcooking.
Check for dryness by squeezing pieces. If they feel rubbery with no moisture, set them aside.
Remove the remaining dried fruit from the oven and cool on a rack.
Place all cooled, dried fruit into a ziplock plastic bag.
Add one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of your chosen spice(s) into the bag.
1 tbsp. Salt, 1 tbsp. Spices
Shake the bag to distribute the spices over the fruit evenly.
Allow the potpourri to set overnight.
Notes
Place the fruit potpourri in a container and enjoy the natural aroma that permeates your home.