Christmas Simmer Pot

5 from 1 vote

This Christmas simmer pot blend will make your home smell amazing this holiday season! It also makes a great gift in a jar to give to friends and family.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Spice

Cuisine: American

Servings: simmer pot

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Joy Kincaid

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh Cranberries
6 Star Anise whole
2 tablespoons Cloves whole
1 Orange fresh or dried for gifting
2-4 Cinnamon Sticks
2 cups water

Instructions

Add cranberries, star anise, cloves, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks to a pot with about 2 cups of water.
Simmer the pot of water with the potpourri on low heat and enjoy the delicious smells of Christmas wafting through the house! If the water starts to evaporate after a time, simply add some additional water to your pot.

Notes

Ideas for Gifting:

To make this a gift in a jar:

Slice the oranges, leaving the orange peel on. Dehydrate the oranges in a dehydrator until completely dry, or make dried orange slices in the oven.

Add around 10 cranberries, 3 star anise, 1 tablespoon of whole cloves, 2 dried orange slices, and 2-3 cinnamon sticks into your jar.

Put the lid on and decorate with jute or twine with a note for how to use (To Use: Add to a pot along with 2 cups of water. Simmer on low to enjoy the smell of Christmas!).

Add a cute gift tag and ribbon to the jars.
Add pine needles and/or rosemary sprigs for an even more festive smell.
A few drops of essential oils like clove, orange, or cinnamon added to the simmering pot recipe can add even more fragrance.
Combine little jars of this holiday simmer pot blend with homemade beeswax candles and a homemade knitted dishcloth for a beautiful handmade gift idea!

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