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Christmas Potpourri Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1 batch
  • Category: Beverage & Home Fragrance
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Christmas Stovetop Potpourri is a fragrant and festive simmering blend of cranberries, citrus, and warm spices that fills your home with the cozy scents of the holiday season. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this potpourri uses natural ingredients like cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cloves, and fresh fruits to create a welcoming aroma without any artificial additives.

Ingredients

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Base 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 taste)
  • Whole anise (quantity to taste)
  • Leftover vanilla beans from making homemade vanilla extract (1-2 beans)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your potpourri ingredients, including the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs, whole cloves, orange slices, and optional fruits and spices if using.
  2. Combine in Pot: Place all the ingredients into a medium-sized pot and add 4 to 6 cups of water or apple juice depending on your desired fragrance intensity.
  3. Simmer Gently: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over the lowest possible heat on your stovetop to avoid boiling off the scent too quickly.
  4. Maintain Simmer: Allow the pot to simmer slowly, keeping the heat low, and refill with water as needed to prevent drying out. Check water levels regularly throughout the day.

Notes

  • This potpourri can also be prepared using a slow cooker for continuous fragrance without much need for monitoring.
  • The aromatic scent should last up to 4 days before the ingredients need to be refreshed.
  • While all ingredients are edible, this preparation is intended for scent only and not recommended for consumption.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 batch
  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 2 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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