Fruit Pomanders Recipe

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Categories: American, Eastern European, Fruit, Kitchen Craft, Spice

Submitted By: Lisa Tareski from Milwaukee.

Fruit Pomanders Notes

We made these for holiday craft projects in grade school. They also doubled as inexpensive handmade gifts.
Ingredients
Preparation Instructions

Mix all ground spices in shallow dish and set aside. Stud fruit with whole cloves spacing about 1/4" apart. Roll fruit in spice mix.

Helpful Hints

Tie a festive ribbon around the fruit and hang as a holiday decoration. This will last for years and can be used in closets to ward off moths.

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The Spice House . Said:

The Spice House often carries Orris Root, especially around the holidays when pomander balls are popular. Although it isn't available through our website, you can call our stores to check if it's in stock and place an order.

The fruit doesn't rot (or shouldn't; success rate for my pomander balls is around 80%) because the spices are a preservative.

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Sandy S. Said:

I made this with my daughter when she was little. Now I would like to make it with my granddaughter. Where do I get the Orris Root Powder since it is not on your list?

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Ellen C. Said:

just have a question - how come the fruit doesn't rot? it must shrivel up. want to try it though. i've always wanted to make a pomander. tks for the recipe, Ellen

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