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DIY Satsuma Candle

You will need:
- Satsuma oranges with stems attached
- olive or vegetable oil
- a serrated knife
- a spoon
- matches

The stem of the Satsuma will be the bottom and base of the candle. Lightly score around the top 1/3 of the orange and peel the top off.

Gently separate the orange from the peel with the help of a spoon. Slowly work the spoon toward the bottom and pry the orange out from the sides. Make sure you don’t break through the peel.

The pith connecting the outer stem should remain once the flesh of the orange is removed. This will be the wick of the candle. Remove the outer stem with a pair of scissors so the candle can sit flat.

Pour a couple of tablespoons of olive oil into the orange and leave the tip of the pith exposed. Use the spoon to submerge the pith into the oil for a few seconds. It’s ready to be lit! **Tip: If you are having trouble lighting the orange it is too moist. Let the peel dry overnight and then submerge the top of the pith in the oil right before lighting.**

The candle should burn for a couple of ours depending on the length of the pith. Have fun!