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Spice Potpourri

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Bring back a little of the past into your craft projects. Victorian ladies made sachet pillows and bags and filled them with potpourri.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

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1 tablespoon McCormick® Anise Seed

5 tablespoons McCormick® Cloves, Whole

5 McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Whole

2 whole McCormick® Gourmet Collection Vanilla Beans, Madagascar

7 sticks McCormick® Cinnamon Sticks

2 tablespoons McCormick® Allspice, Whole

1 cup rock salt

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1. Crush anise seed and whole cloves in a mortar. Crack nutmeg with a hammer. Break or cut vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks into 1/2 to 1/4 inch pieces. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

2. Place in tightly covered jar 1 or 2 weeks.

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Spice Potpourri(continued)

Test Kitchen Tip: Spice Potpourri can be used in many ways. Place some of the mixture in an apothecary jar decorated with a ribbon to make a lovely gift. Fill brandy snifters, fancy dishes or baskets with Spice Potpourri to add fragrance around the house.

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