Eva’s Byte #346 – Apple Pomanders

During my bygone teaching days in the third-grade trenches, approximately 20 prospective apple pomanders were individually wrapped inside a handkerchief, tied with twine, and suspended from hooks on a drying rack in the classroom. The scent of cinnamon and cloves perfumed the air we breathed. Heavenly!

Curing in place since our return from Thanksgiving break, they’d be just about ready to prep with a red bow and placed in a brown bag for their holiday homecoming.

One of our major social studies units was that of the Pilgrims. Since Colonial women made pomander balls which they placed in a basket or cupboard to hide cooking odors, we revived the craft in our classroom. It was a joy to see the patience each student devoted to their ornament.

A pushover for the warm, seasonal scent of cinnamon and cloves, I’m contemplating making an apple pomander to add to my display on top of my antique chest in the foyer.

If you or your children/grandchildren are game, these are the materials you’ll need:

An unblemished apple

At least two tins of cloves because you want to pack ‘em in tightly

Cinnamon (optional)

Cheesecloth or handkerchief

Ribbon

Directions:

Press cloves into apple, packing them tightly for aesthetics and to preserve the life of your pomander. This would be the time to roll the apple in cinnamon if you choose this option.

Wrap the apple in cheesecloth or a handkerchief. Hang in a dry place to cure for 2 - 3 weeks.

Embellish your pomander with ribbon. I intend to use straight pins to secure the ribbon and bow.

Voila!

*May peace, joy, and love embellish your holiday.

My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.

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