1 med. size orange
5 (1.2 oz.) pkgs. whole cloves
1 lemon
1 kumquat
1 tbsp. powdered orrisroot
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 inch satin ribbon (optional)

Using skewer, toothpick, or ice pick, puncture skin of fruit and insert cloves. Repeat in rows as close together as possible to cover fruit completely with cloves. If desired, leave narrow crossed sections of skin unstudded in order to fit ribbon around fruit once it dries.

In plastic bag, combine spices. Roll in spices or shake in bag the clove-studded fruit. Shake off excess. Wrap fruit in tissue paper and allow to age a few weeks in any dry place at room temperature. Wrap ribbon around unstudded grooves in dried fruit. Tie balls together if desired.