Christmas Simmer Pot - Easy DIY Recipe
Scent your home using natural ingredients with this comforting Christmas Simmer Pot recipe. Create a deliciously warm and cozy atmosphere for the holiday season.
Servings 1
Calories 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 1 cup cranberries
- 5 cinnamon sticks *or 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 knob of fresh ginger *or 2 tbsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Slice the oranges into rounds, leaving the peels on.
- Peel the ginger and chop it into chunks.
- Add all ingredients to a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer.
- Let the simmer pot bubble away on the stovetop. Keep an eye on the water levels, as it will start to evaporate, and add more if needed.
- To discard, turn the heat off and allow the simmer pot to cool completely. Strain the water, and toss the remaining solids in the compost or trash.
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Notes
- How long can you leave a simmer pot on? Leave the simmer pot bubbling all day if you want! Just keep adding more water as it evaporates so it doesn't burn.
- How long does a simmer pot take to start smelling? You will notice the warm, comforting aroma of Christmas in less than 30 minutes.
- Use a variety of spices and herbs including star anise, rosemary sprigs, nutmeg, bay leaves, allspice berries, mint, lavender, and whole cloves. You can even use a bit of fresh pine from your yard or Christmas tree if you want to be extra.
- Substitute any kind of fruit you like! This Christmas stovetop potpourri uses orange slices but citrus fruits, such as lemons, are always popular and apples are lovely also.
- Add some sweetness with vanilla extract. Have fun with other extracts like peppermint or maple.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 38.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.5mg