Spice Potpourri

**Mandy**'s Note:

Little Miss is now 3 years old & just loves doing crafty things. I saw this recipe on a McCormick website and thought it sounded like a fun craft/cooking project next rainy day.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 1 tablespoon anise seed
• 5 tablespoons whole cloves
• 5 whole nutmegs
• 2 whole vanilla beans
• 7 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 cup rock salt

Directions:

1. Crush anise seed and whole cloves in a mortar. Crack nutmeg with a hammer. Break or cut vanilla beans and cinnamon sticks into 1/2 to 1/4 inch pieces. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
2. Place in tightly covered jar 1 or 2 weeks.
3. NB/:Place some of the mixture in an apothecary jar decorated with a ribbon to make a lovely gift. Fill brandy snifters, fancy dishes or baskets with Spice Potpourri to add fragrance around the house.