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Christmas Spice Mix

Wonderfully versatile, this gift is seasoned for both sipping and sniffing. When mixed with fruit juices, it's a delicious winter warmer-upper. Boiled in water, it makes a "scentsational" potpourri that will add a heavenly fragrance to the whole house!

8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

SPICE MIX:
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY WASSAIL:
1 quart cranberry juice
1 quart pineapple juice
1/2 cup sugar

Directions

Combine spice mix ingredients; place in the center of two 6-in.
square pieces of cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with
kitchen string. Yield: 1 spice bag.
To use as a room scent: Place spice bag in a 2-cup microwave-safe
measuring cup filled with hot water. Microwave on high for 3-4
minutes or until water boils. Continue to microwave at 30% power to
add fragrance to the whole house. (Add more water if microwaved for
additional time.)
To prepare cranberry wassail: Combine juices, sugar and spice bag in
a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and cut a vent.

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Christmas Spice Mix (continued)

Directions (continued)

Microwave on high for 8-9 minutes or until mixture boils. Microwave
at 50% power 3 minutes longer. Yield: 1 spice bag.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 178 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.