Description
Christmas Stovetop Potpourri is a cozy and fragrant holiday blend made by simmering fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cloves, and citrus with water or apple juice on the stovetop. This natural, aromatic simmering mix fills your home with warm, festive scents perfect for the holiday season without the use of artificial fragrances.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 2-3 sprigs rosemary
- 1-2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1 orange, quartered or sliced
- 4-6 cups water or apple juice
Optional Ingredients
- 1 apple, sliced or quartered
- 1 pear, sliced or quartered
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Whole allspice (quantity to preference)
- Whole anise (quantity to preference)
- Leftover vanilla beans from making homemade vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs, whole cloves, orange slices, and any optional ingredients you choose to use into a medium pot. Add 4 to 6 cups of water or apple juice depending on your pot size and the strength of scent you prefer.
- Simmer gently: Set the pot over the lowest possible heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling to preserve the delicate aromas and prevent the liquid from evaporating too quickly.
- Maintain water level: Keep the pot simmering on low heat and check periodically to ensure the water has not evaporated. Refill with water or apple juice as needed to maintain the liquid level and continue releasing the fragrant steam.
- Enjoy the aroma: Allow the mixture to simmer for hours or as long as you like, enjoying the natural, festive scent filling your home. Replace ingredients after about 4 days or sooner if the aroma fades.
Notes
- This potpourri can also be made in a slow cooker on low heat for convenience.
- The scent typically lasts up to 4 days before needing fresh ingredients.
- While made from edible ingredients, this mixture is intended for scent only and is not recommended for consumption.
- Be sure to check the simmering liquid regularly to prevent the pot from drying out or scorching.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup simmering liquid
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
