Making Grapefruit Potpourri

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Grapefruit Potpourri

By KIM HOGGAN [86 Posts, 145 Comments]

August 17, 2016

Here is a way to dry grapefruit or other citrus to make potpourri decor.

dish of grapefruit potpourri with slices for hanging on the side

Supplies:

grapefruit, as many as you like
knife
metal tray or pizza pan

Steps:

Pick your fruit and using a knife cut off and discard ends of fruit.

Cut thin slices so the dry time can be faster. Cut out the pulp in the middle and discard along with the seeds.

Place as many slices as you'd like on a metal tray.

Place outside to dry in the sun. This will take a few days. Once dry, arrange in a bowl or tie with ribbon to hang and enjoy ! :)

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Anonymous

August 21, 20160 found this helpful

I like this idea. Can you use other fruits like, oranges, lemons or limes. All citrus fruits? How long does the aroma last? Does it ever turn moldy or a foul smell? Just wondering?
Thanks for the idea!

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By KIM HOGGAN [86 Posts, 145 Comments]

October 6, 20160 found this helpful

Thank you so much ! :) Sorry for the late reply. I have not tried other citrus fruits but I would imagine they would dry the same time.

I say a few weeks makes the colors still bright and the scent pleasant. No foul smell they just simply lose their scent with time. When they get dark in color just dispose and start again. :)

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