Scents for the Holidays
Transform your home into a cozy holiday haven with this easy and aromatic "Scents for the Holidays" simmer pot recipe! Combining the warm, inviting fragrances of fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise with the herbal notes of rosemary and the sweetness of vanilla, this stove-top potpourri is the ultimate way to embrace the festive spirit. Bright cranberries add a pop of color and a lovely tangy undertone, making it as visually delightful as it is fragrant. Ready in just minutes, this recipe requires no special skills—simply simmer the ingredients to fill your home with the essence of the season. Perfect for entertaining guests or simply curling up with a mug of cocoa, this natural holiday air freshener is a must-try for anyone looking to set a comforting and nostalgic mood. Let the scents of citrus, spice, and everything nice bring the holidays to life!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Orange
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon Cloves
- 2 pieces Whole star anise
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cranberries
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Slice the orange into thin rounds, leaving the peel on for added fragrance.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, rosemary sprigs, cranberries, vanilla extract, and water.
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to continue simmering. Add more water as needed to prevent the potpourri from drying out.
Let the potpourri simmer for up to 2 hours, or until the fragrant aroma fills your home.
For storage, allow the mixture to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight jar. Refrigerate and reuse within 3 days. Reheat with additional water as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*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.
