Recipe for a Holiday Scent
Fill your home with the warm, inviting essence of the season with this easy and aromatic Recipe for a Holiday Scent. Combining classic holiday spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise with the zesty brightness of fresh orange slices and cranberries, this simmer pot recipe creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for gatherings or quiet winter evenings. A dash of vanilla extract adds a sweet, comforting note, while optional rosemary sprigs provide a subtle, earthy layer. Ready in just minutes, this all-natural homemade potpourri simmers on your stovetop, releasing the quintessential smells of the holidays into every corner of your home. Ideal for transforming your space into a festive wonderland, it’s a simple yet magical way to celebrate the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon Whole cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 fruit Fresh orange
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 sprigs Rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
Pour the water into a medium-sized pot or saucepan.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and fresh cranberries to the pot.
Slice the orange into thick rounds and add the slices to the pot.
Pour in the vanilla extract and add the rosemary sprigs if using.
Place the pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer. Stir occasionally.
As the water evaporates over time, add more water as needed to keep the ingredients submerged and the aroma flowing.
Let the simmer pot run for several hours, enjoying the holiday scent it disperses throughout your home.
When finished, discard the ingredients and clean the pot thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*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.
