Christmas potpourri
A delightful and festive potpourri that fills your home with the warm scents of Christmas.
Servings: 8
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Orange slices Fresh or dried
- 1 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Star anise
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine all ingredients (orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, nutmeg, and water) in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for at least 30 minutes, or until fragrant.
- For continuous fragrance, you can keep the potpourri simmering on low heat or reheat it as needed. Add more water if the level gets too low.
Notes
This potpourri is perfect for stovetop simmering. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level and replenish as needed.