Description
This Gingerbread Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe is a delightful and aromatic way to fill your home with the warm, spicy scents of the holiday season. Combining fresh ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, brown sugar, and vanilla, this natural simmer pot creates a cozy festive atmosphere without baking. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday cheer, it’s simple to make on the stovetop and lasts as long as you keep it simmering.
Ingredients
Scale
Simmer Pot Ingredients
- 75 grams fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about a 3-inch piece fresh ginger)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole nutmeg
- 15 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon whole juniper berries
- 30 grams dark brown sugar (2 tablespoons, packed)
- 1 vanilla pod, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
To Garnish
- Gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Pot: Fill a large saucepan or stock pot with water, leaving a few inches of space at the top to accommodate the ingredients without risk of overflow.
- Add Ingredients: Place the sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, dark brown sugar, and split vanilla pod or vanilla bean paste into the pot filled with water.
- Simmer Gently: Set the pot on the stovetop over low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer to release the fragrant aromas, stirring occasionally.
- Maintain Simmer: Keep the mixture simmering as long as desired, topping up with additional water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.
- Serve and Garnish: Place the simmer pot in a central location for fragrance. Garnish with gingerbread cookies on the side for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use a low heat setting to avoid boiling off the water too rapidly and to preserve the delicate aromas.
- Always add more water when simmering for extended periods to keep the mixture from evaporating completely.
- Fresh ginger gives the best flavor; however, dried ginger can be used in a pinch, though adjust quantity to taste.
- This simmer pot is for scent only and is not intended for drinking.
- Gingerbread cookies complement the pot, enhancing the Christmas ambiance and can be served as a festive treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A (not for consumption)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
