Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe
Warm, cozy, and spicy, this Christmas Simmer Pot is the best way to make your home smell like Christmas! Whether you're putting up the tree or throwing a Christmas party, a simmer pot is the best, natural way to scent your whole home.
Servings: 1 Simmer Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Orange sliced or quartered
- 1 cup Cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 3 Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Whole cloves
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 1 inch of Fresh ginger sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 liter Water apple juice, orange juice, or cranberry juice (enough to fill the pot 3/4 full)
Optional (see full post for even more ideas)
- 1 Apple sliced
- 1 Grapefruit sliced or quartered
- Orange or grapefruit peel
- 10 Cardamom pods
- 5-10 drops off essential oil I used frankincense, see post above for more ideas
- Pomegranate juice
- Apple cider
- Small pine branches/twigs
Instructions
- Add water (or juice) to a medium pot or a slow cooker.
- Slice the orange and add it to the pot along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Simmer on low.
- Top up the water (or juice) as needed.
- Enjoy the smell of Christmas around your home!
Notes
How to store: You can store this simmer pot in the fridge for up to a week and reuse it 2-4 times. I wait until the pot is completely cool and just place the lid on top before popping it into the fridge. Pro tip: You may want to add essential oils to the simmer pot for a boost of aroma after the first or second time.