Orange-Clove Pomanders

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Ingredients

  • 6 oranges (or lemons)
  • whole cloves
  • decorative ribbon
  • The Spice Mix
  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice

Instructions

  1. Combine the spice mix ingredients.
  2. Wash oranges.
  3. Insert cloves into oranges in a decorative pattern (stripes, swirls, whatever strikes your fancy!).
  4. Roll cloved oranges in the spice mixture within 24 hours and set in a warm place to dry, turning fruit daily.
  5. Drying takes from two weeks to possibly a month.
  6. Pomanders are completely dry when they are hard.
  7. Remove pomanders from the spice mix, dust off a little, and tie with decorative ribbons. Set out in a bowl, or you can use as Christmas ornaments.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

407 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 18.1g 23% DV
Carbs 85.8g 31% DV
Fiber 40.9g 100% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 165mg 7% DV
Potassium 1005.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 18.9mg 21% DV
Calcium 779.8mg 60% DV
Iron 10.6mg 59% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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