(For fragrance
only)
4 Oranges
4 Tangerines
4 Lemons
24 (3-inch)
cinnamon sticks,
-broken into
1-inch pieces
1/4 c Whole
cloves
1/4 c Juniper
berries
2 ts Ground
nutmeg
Remove zests
(colored part only) from citrus with vegetable peeler.
Place on a baking
sheet and place the baking sheet in turned-off gas
oven overnight,
or until dry (the pilot light will dry them zest). If
you have an
electric oven, warm the oven for 10 minutes at 200
degrees, then
turn off.
Combine all ingredients
in an airtight container. Makes about 1 1/2
cups. To simmer:
Use 1/3 cup in a saucepan of water, and cook over
low heat.