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Holiday Simmer Pot

Make a holiday simmer pot with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries and whole cloves. Simmer on the stove for a festive home scent.

Holiday simmer pot

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Orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries and cloves simmered in water to fill the house with a holiday scent.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
CourseDIY

What You’ll Need
  

  • 1 orange sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks broken in half
  • 1/2 cup whole cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon cloves whole or ground
  • 4 cups water
  • Small pot

Equipment

  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Put all the ingredients in a small pot and pour in water until it is about one inch below the rim.
  2. Bring it to a simmer on the stove, then turn the heat down to low.
  3. Let it simmer as long as you like, topping up the water as needed so the pot does not dry out.

Notes

Can be moved to a slow cooker to keep warm after boiling. Cover and refrigerate overnight to reuse the next day. Safety: never leave unattended; don’t let it boil dry. Not for eating.

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