Spiced Orange Pomanders

5 from 6 votes

Make your own orange pomanders at home with a handful of simple ingredients. Oranges and spices are all you need for this classic holiday craft.

Cook Time30

Total Time30

Servings: pomanders

Author: Sophie

Use a toothpick to poke small holes in the skin of an orange. Each time you prick the orange, press a clove into the hole (otherwise you won't be able to see where the holes are). Repeat until the whole orange is covered in cloves.
6 navel oranges, 3 cups cloves
Add the cinnamon and orris root to a bowl and mix to combine.
¾ cup cinnamon, ¾ cup orris root
Place the clove-studded orange into the spices and use a spoon to roll the orange around to coat it fully. Repeat until all of the oranges have been used.
Place the oranges into a paper bag to dry for a week before removing and adding ribbons if desired. Decorate with the pomanders as needed.
After 3-4 weeks, the pomanders should be fully dried and can be stored in a paper bag in a cool, dry place for several years.

For each orange, you will need about ½ cup cloves and 2 tablespoons each cinnamon and orris root. This makes 6 pomanders.