Happy May Day!!!
It’s cold…it’s rainy…it’s just GROSS! So I’m stuck inside this May Day. And I have a bag of yucky oranges, so like the saying goes for lemons – when you have a bag of lemons make lemonade…here’s my twist –
When you have a bag of yucky oragnes make peach orange marmalade and orange spice potpourri. 🙂
Peach Orange Marmalade
What you need:
5 small oranges (I have a couple of extra so I threw them in)
2 cups of peach bellini mix (I used booze free this time but I’ve used peach vodka here and it was good if you use vodka you will need 3 cups sugar the bellini mix is sweet so I didn’t use sugar)
1 lemon
1 package powdered fruit pectin
(Prepare your jars for canning – I’m not going to cover that)
What you need to do:
Cut the oranges and lemon into quarters add to bellini mix. Simmer for 40 minutes, until the oranges are soft.
Stir in the pecctin and bring to full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, skim off foat.
Pour into hot jars and seal.
Process in a boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes.
I know Orange potpourri isn’t the first thing that pops into your mind on May Day…but hey like I said it’s cold…it’s GROSS
Orange Spice Potpourri
What you need:
Oranges
Pinecones
Spices of choice – cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, star anise, etc
Let’s Make it!
Slice oranges about 1/4 inch. Bake at 250 for about 3 hours or until dried out.
Mix what you decided to use and store in an air tight container until you want to use it. It keeps up to 3 months.
What is your favorite potpourri recipe?