Christmas Simmering Pot
A Christmas Simmering Pot is a delicous smelling way to get your home in the Christmas spirit. It takes just minutes to put together for hours of warm and cozy smells.
Equipment
- Large Pot or crock pot
Ingredients
- Water
- 2 cups Whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 large Orange, sliced
- 4 Cinnamon sticks, broken in half
- 1 Tablespoon Whole all spice berries
- 1 Tablespoon Whole cloves
- 1 Tablespoon Ground nutmeg
- 3 Star anise pods
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Fill a large pot ¾ of the way with water and place it over medium high heat. If using a slow cooker, set it to low.
- Add all of the ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to simmer over low heat for several hours. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level. Add more water as needed.
- When finished, you can cover the mixture and use it again the next day.
Christina's Notes
- Enamel Pot: Use a large non‑reactive pot (enameled or stainless) so you’re not reacting citrus/spices with reactive surfaces.
- Use Enough Water: Keep an eye on water level — low water = burnt ingredients + smell goes from “cozy” to “uh‑oh”.
- Frozen Berries: Use frozen cranberries if fresh aren’t available.
- Reuse: You can reuse the mix for up to 2‑7 days if covered and refrigerated between uses.
- Gift Version: assemble dry mix, or semi‑fresh mix in jar/bag with instructions.
- Safety Note: Don’t forget it! Put it on a back burner or use a timer so you don’t leave it unattended for long stretches.
MY NOTES
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