CHRISTMAS ESSENCE 
Chopped peels of 1/2 lg. lemon
Chopped peels of 1/2 lg. orange
1 stick cinnamon (broken)
8 whole cloves
2 lg. bay leaves
Several tsp. whole allspice
1 piece ginger
1 whole nutmeg (broken)
Any other spices

Simmer spices in apple juice, cider, or water to keep your hours smelling nice. It's good to keep this on low for long periods of time.

 

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