How to Make Fruit Potpourri

Fruit potpourri can compliment a home's decor with visual interest and fragrance.

The dry method for making fruit potpourri combines ingredients that cure over time. Heating sliced fruit slowly at a low setting will produce a fragrance enhanced by pine cones and spices. Varying the amounts and kinds of fruit along with essential oils and fragrance oils can concoct a uniquely scented blend every time.

Things You'll Need

• Wooden spoon
• Apples, oranges, limes, lemons, kiwi, sliced
• Pinecones, dried
• Wood shavings
• Cinnamon sticks
• Cloves
• Roasting pan
• Containers or resealable plastic bags

Instructions

Preparing Fruit

1. Slice the fruit 1/8- to 1/2-inch thick.

2. Place the sliced fruit in the roasting pan. Use a wooden spoon to distribute the fruit evenly.

3. Set the oven to a low setting. Heat the mixture for a few hours.

4. Remove the roasting pan from the oven.

5. Place the dried fruit in a bowl to cool.

6. Add the fillers and spices: pine cones, pine cuttings, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Stir this mixture.

7. Store the fruit potpourri in an airtight jar, container or resealable bag.

Preparing Dried Pinecones

1. Spread pinecones in a roasting pan. Use the wooden spoon to distribute pinecones evenly.

2. 

   Dry the pinecones to kill any insects.

   Set the oven to 200 degrees. Heat the pinecones for approximately 30 minutes.

3. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Dry the heated pinecones for two days.

4. Add the dried pinecones to the fruit potpourri.

Tips & Warnings

• Add essential oils or fragrances oils to extend the scent.

• Try adding already dried fruit, such as cranberries, to the container.

• A heated roasting pan can burn both the fruit and your skin.

References

• Tipnut: How to Make Winter Citrus Potpourri
• Tipnut: How to Prepare & Preserve Pine Cones
• Flora's Recipe Hideout: Make Your Own Fruit Potpourri at Home
• Tipnut: Homemade Potpourri 101: {How-To}