Apple Cider-Pie Vibes

• 1 handful dried apple slices (4–8 slices, depending on jar size)
• 3–4 whole cinnamon sticks
• 3–4 whole star anise
• 1–2 whole vanilla beans
• 1/2 tsp whole cloves
• Optional: dried or crystallized ginger

Warm Citrus Cranberry

• 1 handful dried orange slices (and/or dried grapefruit or lemon)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks
• 2–3 whole star anise
• 1 Tbsp grated dried ginger (or 6–8 crystallized ginger pieces)
• 1/2 tsp whole cloves

Earthy Christmas Spice

• A few sprigs of pine, cedar, and/or rosemary (or a few dried tablespoons)
• Several slices of dried pear, lemon, and/or orange slices
• 2–3 whole bay leaves
• 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp whole allspice or cloves
• A few drops pine essential oil or Douglas fir essential oil
• Optional: splash of vanilla extract at time of use

Chocolate Peppermint Patty

• A few dried orange or apple slices (mostly for bulk and appearance)
• 1/4 cup dry cocoa nibs
• 3–4 whole mini candy canes
• 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1–2 whole vanilla beans
• 1–2 whole nutmeg (or 1 tsp ground nutmeg)
• Optional: a few drops peppermint essential oil and/or handful whole dry mint leaves (or 2 tbsp dried mint)

Calm and Cozy Delight

• A handful of dried pear and/or lemon slices
• 3 Tbsp dried lavender buds
• 2 Tbsp dried chamomile flowers
• 1 Tbsp dried grated ginger (or 6–8 crystallized ginger pieces)
• 1–2 whole vanilla beans