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Pomander – How to make one

Pomanders were used from the medieval period until the 18th century as a way of perfuming the air.

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Pomander – How to make one
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 1 medium sized orange
  • 25g organic cloves (whole)
  • 1tsp orris root powder
  • 1tsp organic Fairtrade cinnamon powder
  • Some ribbon and tape
  • A few pins and a cocktail stick
  • A paper bag or greaseproof paper

Pomanders were used from the medieval period until the 18th century as a way of perfuming the air. They are still very popular as a traditional craft product around Christmas time. In this recipe, we explain how to make a pomander.

For ease you could just buy the Old Hamlet pomander kitwhich has everything you need, apart from the orange!

Method

01
Gently knead to orange in your hands to soften the skin
02
Divide the surface of the orange into 4 equal parts and pin the tape into place. This is where the ribbon will be attached later.
03
Pierce the skin of the orange with the cocktail stick and set in the organic cloves. Completely cover the orange with organic cloves.
04
Mix together the organic cinnamon and orris root powder and put this mix into a paper bag or on a sheet of greaseproof paper. Roll the orange in the spices mix.
05
Leave the orange in the paper bag and store in a warm, dry place, or (alternatively) wrap the orange in tissue paper. An airing cupboard is ideal. Leave until the skin under the tape is dry.
06
When dry, remove the tape and decorate with the ribbon and with a bow.