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Festive Christmas Potpourri Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (initial simmering, then ongoing low heat as desired)
  • Total Time: 30 minutes to several hours (depending on simmer duration)
  • Yield: 1 batch (enough for several hours of home fragrance)
  • Category: Beverage/Scent
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Christmas Stovetop Potpourri is a fragrant and festive way to fill your home with the warm scents of the holiday season. Made with fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cloves, and citrus fruits simmered gently on the stove, this potpourri creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere that lasts for days. Perfect for holiday gatherings or just enjoying the seasonal aroma throughout your home.

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 as desired)
  • Whole anise (quantity as desired)
  • Leftover vanilla beans from making homemade vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place all of the potpourri ingredients, including the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, whole cloves, orange, and any optional fruits or spices you choose, into a medium saucepan.
  2. Add Liquid and Heat: Pour in 4 to 6 cups of water or apple juice, depending on how strong you want the fragrance. Place the pot over the lowest possible heat on the stovetop and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Simmer Gently: Allow the mixture to simmer on the lowest heat setting to slowly release the holiday aromas. Stir occasionally and keep an eye on the liquid level.
  4. Maintain Water Level: Check the pot occasionally and add more water if necessary to prevent drying out. This will keep the potpourri simmering and fragrant for several hours or days.
  5. Enjoy the Fragrance: The aromatic steam will permeate your home, creating a warm and festive atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.

Notes

  • This potpourri can also be made using a slow cooker on a low setting as an alternative to stovetop simmering.
  • The scent from the simmering potpourri typically lasts up to 4 days before the ingredients need to be refreshed or replaced.
  • Although the ingredients are technically edible, it is not recommended to consume the potpourri mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Not applicable (not intended for consumption)
  • Calories: Negligible
  • Sugar: Negligible
  • Sodium: Negligible
  • Fat: Negligible
  • Saturated Fat: Negligible
  • Unsaturated Fat: Negligible
  • Trans Fat: Negligible
  • Carbohydrates: Negligible
  • Fiber: Negligible
  • Protein: Negligible
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/festive-christmas-potpourri-recipe/