Description
This Christmas Simmering Potpourri recipe creates a warm and inviting aroma for your home using natural ingredients like orange, cinnamon, cranberries, and cloves simmered gently on the stove. It’s a simple, festive way to infuse holiday spirit and cozy scents throughout your living space.
Ingredients
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Potpourri Ingredients
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
- 1/2 cup whole cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cloves, whole or ground
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and cloves into a small pot. Pour in enough water to reach about one inch below the rim of the pot to ensure there’s enough liquid to simmer.
- Simmer the Potpourri: Set the pot on the stove and bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer without boiling.
- Maintain and Enjoy Aroma: Let the mixture simmer for as long as desired, typically 1–3 hours, adding more water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out and the ingredients from burning. Enjoy the festive and cozy fragrance filling your home.
Notes
- Use a low simmer instead of boiling to keep the aroma subtle and prevent ingredients from burning.
- You can replenish water throughout the day as needed to extend the scent.
- Try adding other spices such as star anise or vanilla for variation.
- Always keep an eye on the pot and simmer in a well-ventilated area for safety.
- This potpourri is for scent only and not intended for consumption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 3 hours (simmering time can be extended as desired)
- Category: Beverage and Aroma Infusion
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas potpourri, simmering potpourri, holiday scent, orange cinnamon potpourri, natural air freshener
