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Stovetop potpourri simmering in a saucepan of water
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Holiday Stovetop Potpourri

Simmer a batch of this Holiday Stovetop Potpourri to make your house smell like Christmas! Or package it up and gift it to a friend to let them know you’re thinking of them.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 batch of potpourri

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh orange sliced or 4-5 slices dried oranges (see notes)
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise pods
  • 1-2 pieces of fresh or crystalized ginger see notes
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add approximately 6 cups of water along with potpourri ingredients.
  • Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow the ingredients to simmer on the stovetop.
  • You can also place everything in a small crockpot and simmer on low-medium heat.
  • Do not allow all of the water to evaporate; simply refill the pot with more water as needed. Do not leave unattended.

Notes

To package for gifts, you can substitute dried orange slices and crystallized ginger for the fresh oranges and ginger and package the ingredients up in a cute jar or bag. Just make sure you refrigerate the ingredients and use the potpourri within 2 days.