Description
This Christmas Simmer Pot recipe fills your home with a warm, festive aroma using simple, natural ingredients simmered gently on the stovetop. A blend of cranberries, orange, rosemary or pine, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg creates a delightful holiday scent that lasts for hours and can be refreshed the next day, making it a perfect holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Simmer Pot Ingredients
- Water – enough to fill a large pot 3/4 full (about 6-8 cups)
- 1–2 cups whole fresh or frozen cranberries (enough to cover the surface of the water)
- 1 large orange, sliced (or substitute dried orange slices or another citrus)
- 2–4 rosemary and/or pine sprigs
- 4–6 cinnamon sticks
- 1–2 tablespoons whole cloves
- 1–2 tablespoons allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Pot: Fill a large pot about 3/4 full with water and place it over high heat on the stovetop.
- Add Ingredients: Add cranberries, sliced orange, rosemary or pine sprigs, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and ground nutmeg into the pot.
- Bring to a Boil and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours. Make sure to add more water as needed to keep the ingredients covered with liquid.
- Cool and Store: After simmering, allow the pot to cool. Cover it and let it sit on the turned-off stove overnight to continue releasing fragrance.
- Discard if Desired: If you prefer not to keep the pot for another day, strain out the liquid once cooled and dispose of or compost the ingredients.
- Next Day Reheat: When ready to refresh the aroma the next day, remove the lid and bring the pot back to a gentle simmer, adding fresh water if necessary to maintain liquid in the pot.
- Final Disposal: Once finished with the simmer pot, strain out the remaining liquid and compost or dispose of the ingredients.
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Notes
- Water can be substituted with apple juice or apple cider for a sweeter aroma.
- Dried orange slices or other citrus fruits can replace fresh orange slices if preferred or unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not applicable
- Calories: Negligible
- Sugar: Negligible
- Sodium: Negligible
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Trace amounts
- Fiber: Trace amounts
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
