Cinnamon & Spice Potpourri

1 cup dried orange & apple slices You can purchase them packaged and pre-dried. You can also slice your own oranges and apples and dehydrate them in a dehydrator or straight on your oven rack set at the lowest setting (250°) until dried out (about 2-3 hours) turning them every half hour or so. They will stick to a tray, which is why they should be placed directly on the rack.
1 cup dried anise stars
1 cup dried rosehips
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup cinnamon sticks
homemade gingie kids from recipe above

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl or container. Take a few really good sniffs to let the amazing scent settle into the depths of your nostrils.
Potpourri can be set out in a bowl dry or placed in a pot of boiling water to simmer over the stovetop.
For gift-giving, separate potpourri mix into smaller boxes or bags tied with ribbon for a perfect housewarming gift, hostess gift, Christmas gift or simple "Just Because" gift.

For an adorable Christmas addition, mix in my Cinnamon Gingie Kids (below) to the potpourri!