CINNAMON APPLE WREATH

Steps:

• IMPORTANT: You will also need 1 Straw wreath, 10 inches in diameter
• Heat oven to 200°F
• Cut apples lengthwise from stem end through core into 1/4-inch slices.
• Dip apples into lemon juice to prevent browning; place on wire racks. Carefully place wire racks on oven rack.
• Bake 4 hours.
• Remove wire racks from oven and place on heatproof surface.
• Let apples stand about 2 hours or until completely dry.
• Place dried apples on waxed paper.
• Coat each side with 2 light coats of spray varnish, following manufacturer's directions.
• Tie 10-inch cinnamon sticks together.
• Attach to front of wreath with 6 inches of the ribbon.
• Glue dried apple slices and 3 1/2-inch cinnamon sticks to front and side of wreath, using glue gun.
• Attach leaves to ribbon on 10-inch cinnamon sticks.
• Make a bow with the remaining ribbon, and attach to wreath.
• Attach wire hanger if desired.
• Tips:
• - Make the dried apples ahead of time. When it's time to make the wreath it will all come together in a snap.
• - Pick up Rome apples for this project. With their pretty red skin and white flesh they are particularly nice in this wreath, though other types of apples are also attractive.