Make wonderfully aromatic ornaments for Christmas or holidays using cinnamon, applesauce, gelatin, and cloves. Plan ahead to let them air-dry. This traditional non-edible recipe is great for kitchen gifts.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 jar cinnamon (approx 1.9 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons ground cloves
Preparation:
Combine applesauce and gelatin in small saucepan and let stand for 3 minutes. Heat over medium heat stirring constantly just until simmering.
Combine cinnamon, cornstarch and cloves in separate bowl. Stir in applesauce mixture.
Turn out onto counter and knead a few turns. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Use within 30 minutes.
Roll dough between sheets of plastic wrap to a scant 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out ornaments using 2-inch cookie cutters. Use a straw or plain pastry tip to cut out holes for hanging. Dry on wire rack overnight.
Reroll scraps and repeat cutting and drying as directed. String on ribbon or twine.
Note: These are NON-EDIBLE. Great for kitchen gifts.
Combine cinnamon, cornstarch and cloves in separate bowl. Stir in applesauce mixture.
Turn out onto counter and knead a few turns. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Use within 30 minutes.
Roll dough between sheets of plastic wrap to a scant 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out ornaments using 2-inch cookie cutters. Use a straw or plain pastry tip to cut out holes for hanging. Dry on wire rack overnight.
Reroll scraps and repeat cutting and drying as directed. String on ribbon or twine.
Note: These are NON-EDIBLE. Great for kitchen gifts.
