Christmas Kitchen Wreath

 

Christmas Kitchen Wreath

 

 

450 mm diameter artificial evergreen wreath

16 apple slices

12 orange slices

4 lemon slices

24 unshelled peanuts

6 unshelled walnuts

16 miniature pine cones

6 cinnamon sticks

12 bay-leaves

Ribbon of choice

Christmas bell or other suitable decoration

 

 

To dry apple slices:  Use red apples.  Slice each apple into five slices, place in circle on double layer of absorbent kitchen paper towel.   Cover with third sheet of paper towel, microwave on 50% (medium) power, four minutes.  Turn over, microwave on 50% (medium) power, two to four minutes, or until edges curl slightly.   Be careful not to burn.  Remove, dry further on wire cooling rack.

 

To dry orange and lemon slices:  Cut one medium orange into six slices.  Place on double layer of absorbent kitchen paper towel, cover with third sheet of paper towel.   Microwave on 50% (medium) power, two minutes.   Press paper towel lightly onto slices to absorb any moisture.   Turn over, cover, microwave on 50% (medium) power, two to four minutes, or until nearly dried.

 

To assemble wreath:  First arrange apple slices, applying a dab of Bostik clear glue to each apple slice.  Attach to greenery.  Repeat for oranges and lemons.   Fill in spaces with remaining ingredients, except for ribbon and decoration.  Allow glue to set overnight.  Fix on ribbons and other decorations,

 

Hint:  For an extra fragrance mix a selection of ground ginger, all spices, cloves and nutmeg.  Sprinkle over wreath, your kitchen will have a beautiful festive fragrance.