Christmas Scent
Fill your home with the warm and inviting aroma of the holidays with this delightful "Christmas Scent" stovetop potpourri. Perfect for creating a cozy seasonal ambiance, this easy recipe combines fragrant cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and whole cloves with fresh rosemary, vibrant cranberries, and sweet orange slices. A splash of vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness, while gentle simmering on the stove releases an irresistible holiday fragrance. Ready in just minutes and requiring minimal effort, this DIY potpourri is the ultimate way to welcome guests or set the mood for cozy winter evenings. Let this festive blend of natural ingredients infuse your space with all the nostalgic scents of Christmas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon Whole cloves
- 3 pods Star anise
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 cup Cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Slice the orange into thin rounds.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, fresh rosemary sprigs, and cranberries.
Add the orange slices on top of the other ingredients in the saucepan.
Pour in the water and add the vanilla extract.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle bubbling. Stir occasionally.
Allow the potpourri to simmer for up to 2 hours, adding more water as needed to prevent the ingredients from drying out.
Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and enjoy the festive aroma filling your home. Discard the mixture afterwards, as it is not intended for consumption.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 662 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
