Kitchen Potpourri

Directions

1. 1
   Dry apple, orange, lime, and lemon slices.
2. 2
   I put them on a cookie cooling rack, then on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bake at 170 F for about 5-7 hours, until apples are still pliable but not mushy, and there is no liquid left in citrus fruit.
3. 3
   Dry cranberries by covering a baking sheet with parchment paper and putting cranberries in single layer.
4. 4
   Dry @ 170°F These take about 8 hours.
5. 5
   As fruit is done, take out and place in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Add all the spices.
7. 7
   Toss with vanilla extract and allow to dry overnight.
8. 8
   Place in container or bags to give away.