Giftable Potpourri in a Mason Jar

There's something about the smell of simmering apples, oranges, and cinnamon that makes a house feel like a home during the holidays. This one's an easy, budget-friendly gift for neighbors, teachers, mail carriers or  really, anyone on your list.

Ingredients:

• 2 Apples
• 1 Orange
• 1 Cup Cranberries
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 TBSP whole cloves
• 1 Sprig of Pine

How to make it:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°F. Slice the apples and orange thin and sprinkle with cinnamon, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet along with the whole cranberries. Bake 2 hours, flip, and bake another 1.5 to 2 hours until dried.
2. Layer dried apples in the bottom of a pint Mason jar, then oranges, then a second layer of apples.
3. Tuck in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a pine sprig if you have one on hand for extra holiday cheer.

Directions for the person who receives your gift:

For the lucky person who receives it: Pour the jar into a saucepan of water and simmer, topping off with water as needed, for a house that smells like the holidays all day.

Make it a complete gift: Pair the jar with a reCAP Mason Jar Lids Starter Set so your gift recipient has a lid ready for their next homemade batch too. Shop the Starter Set →