Simmering Potpourri
Transform your home into a fragrant haven with this all-natural Simmering Potpourri recipe, a perfect way to embrace cozy seasonal vibes or brighten any day with its delightful aroma. Packed with aromatic ingredients like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, fresh ginger, and sprigs of rosemary, this DIY stove-top potpourri fills your space with a warm, inviting scent. Citrus notes from fresh or dried orange and lemon slices mingle beautifully with a hint of vanilla extract, creating a sensory experience that’s soothing and uplifting. This quick and easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare, and you can customize the simmer duration to keep your home fragrant for hours. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or simply setting a relaxing mood, this simmering potpourri is a natural alternative to chemical air fresheners and can be reused for up to two days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon Whole cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 4 pieces Orange slices (fresh or dried)
- 2 pieces Lemon slices (fresh or dried)
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 2 pieces Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and ensure your orange and lemon slices are fresh or dried, depending on your preference.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, orange slices, lemon slices, fresh ginger, and rosemary sprigs.
Pour 4 cups of water into the saucepan to cover the ingredients.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the water for a warm, sweet note.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low to keep the mixture simmering gently. Do not let the water boil away; add more water as needed to maintain the level.
Allow the potpourri to simmer for several hours, and enjoy the cozy aroma filling your home. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level and replenish with more water as necessary.
Turn off the heat when finished, or let the mixture cool and store it in the refrigerator to reuse for up to 2 days. Reheat to enjoy the aroma again.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
