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Cream colored saucepan filled with water, cranberries, fruit slices, and other ingredients to make a Christmas simmer pot on a wooden table with a red and white striped linen.
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Christmas Simmer Pot

With a handful of simple ingredients and a pot of simmering water, your Christmas simmer pot creates a festive scent that will make the whole house smell amazing, anytime of the year!
Prep Time5 minutes
Simmer Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Simmer Pot
Cuisine: American
Yield: 1 Pot
Author: Rebecca

Equipment

  • Pot or Saucepan

Materials

  • 1 large orange cut into slices
  • 1 large apple sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 sprigs rosemary

Instructions

  • Fill a medium pot or saucepan with about 3 to 4 cups of water. Then add the orange slices, apple slices, and remaining ingredients to the pot. 
  • On medium to high heat, bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add water as needed, and enjoy the simmer pot for 2-3 days, or until scent fades.

Notes

DO NOT CONSUME SIMMER POT INGREDIENTS. They should be used for scent purposes only. 
Keep the pot on low heat, and check the water level regularly so the ingredients don't burn. 
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