Spice Potpourri
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
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
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.
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.
