Holiday Spice Simmer Pot

Contributed By: Adventures in Freeze Drying

This recipe will fill as many trays as you choose*

Directions:

1. Slice the oranges, apples, and pears into ¼-inch slices
2. Prepare the cranberries by pulsing them in a food processor or cutting them in half.
3. Add parchment paper to your trays
4. Add fruit to your trays. You can layer fruit with parchment between layers up to 3 layers per tray (do not exceed your machine weight limit for food as fruit is heavy in water)
5. Add the cinnamon sticks and cloves to a freeze-dryer tray
6. Freeze-Dry (my cycle time was 36 hours)
7. Add some of each ingredient to a jar with an oxygen absorber and seal

To Use:
 Add a jar of simmering pot ingredients to a large pot and cover it with hot water.  Bring it up to a simmer.  This releases an amazing smell;it reminds me of Christmas.  Be sure to monitor the water level and add more as needed.

Rehydration: 

Not intended for human consumption

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.