Holiday Simmer Pot
This holiday simmer pot is a simple, homemade potpourri that fills the house with warm, spice-scented air. Made with cranberries, oranges, and whole spices it’s an easy, yet impressive, homemade gift idea that’s festive as can be!
Servings: 1
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- 2-quart Jar, optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 oranges sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 10 whole allspice
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 8 cups water
Instructions
For the simmer pot:
- Add 2 cups fresh cranberries, 2 sliced oranges, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 star anise, 10 whole allspice, 5 whole cloves, and 2 rosemary sprigs to a large Dutch oven and place on the stove.
- Add 8 cups of water to the pot and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- Allow pot to very gently simmer, keeping an eye on it, for 6 – 8 hours. Make sure the pot never runs out of water, as this can be dangerous!
To give as a gift:
- Gently pack the ingredients into a 2-quart jar and cover with a lid. Tie a festive ribbon and tag around the lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to give to the recipient!
- The jar can be stored for two days, be sure to let the gift getter know to keep it chilled until use!
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 169mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 2mg