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Pine and orange simmer pot

Course DIY
Keyword christmas simmer pot, evergreen scent, natural air freshener, stovetop potpourri
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Cinnamon, orange peel, cloves, apple peels, evergreen sprigs and cranberries simmered for a Christmas tree scent.

What You’ll Need

  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 cup chopped orange peels
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • Thick peels from 1 apple
  • 1/4 cup chopped evergreen (pine, spruce, or fir)
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • Water

Directions

  • Put the ingredients in a large pot and cover them with water.
  • Bring it to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer.
  • Keep it on low heat, at least three hours is suggested, adding water every half hour to keep it topped up.

Notes

Holiday simmer pot with warm spices: 1 lemon and 1 orange, sliced into rounds; 1-1/2 cups cranberries; 1-1/2 cups chopped pine or spruce needles; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; optional 1 clean, dried pine cone. Never leave unattended. Use only clean, pesticide-free greenery; yew is toxic, so be sure what you're cutting. Pine needles are harmful to pets if chewed. Not for eating.