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Gingerbread Simmer Pot for Holiday Cozy Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-60 minutes (or as long as desired)
  • Total Time: 20-65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large simmer pot
  • Category: Holiday Beverage / Aromatic Simmer Pot
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Christmas / Holiday

Description

This Gingerbread Christmas Simmer Pot recipe fills your home with the warm, festive aromas of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla. It’s an easy stovetop method to create a delightful holiday scent without baking, perfect for enhancing your seasonal ambiance.

Ingredients

Scale

Simmer Pot Ingredients

  • 75 grams fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (approximately a 3-inch piece of 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

Garnish

  • Gingerbread cookies, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by slicing the fresh ginger into 1/4-inch pieces to maximize its aromatic release. Split the vanilla pod or measure the vanilla bean paste to add rich flavor to your simmer pot.
  2. Fill the Pot with Water: Use a large saucepan or stockpot and fill it with water, leaving several inches of space at the top to accommodate the ingredients and prevent boiling over.
  3. Add Ingredients to Pot: Add the sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, brown sugar, and vanilla pod or paste into the water-filled pot.
  4. Simmer Slowly: Place the pot on the stovetop and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Maintain the simmer to allow the fragrant spices to infuse your home with holiday scents.
  5. Maintain Water Level: Keep an eye on the water level and add additional water as needed to prevent drying out, simmering for as long as desired to keep the festive aroma alive.
  6. Garnish and Enjoy: Once your home is fragrant with the simmer pot aromas, garnish with gingerbread cookies nearby for an added festive touch and share the cozy holiday spirit.

Notes

  • Use a large enough pot to prevent boiling over when simmering.
  • Keep the heat low to avoid rapid boiling which can evaporate the water quickly.
  • Add water periodically to maintain the liquid level during extended simmering.
  • You can customize the spice quantities to adjust the fragrance strength.
  • This simmer pot is intended for aroma only and is not meant for consumption.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Not applicable - aroma simmer pot

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/gingerbread-simmer-pot-for-holiday-cozy-recipe/