Christmas potpourri is an easy way to bring the lovely holiday scents into your home. When the weather starts to get cooler, I just love to have a simmering pot of this DIY potpourri on the stove or in the slow cooker.
It's one of the quickest ways to get into the holiday spirit!
And a Christmas potpourri gift is an inexpensive, welcome gesture that shows the recipient your thoughtfulness.
Ingredients for Christmas potpourri:
- Fresh cranberries
- Dried orange slices
- Rosemary sprigs
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole cloves
- Star anise
How to make potpourri as a gift:
This potpourri makes a lovely gift for teachers, friends, neighbors, and is also a great hostess gift.
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Place the ingredients of this recipe into a glass jar with a lid.
- Add lovely ribbon.
How to make potpourri:
- Place the ingredients for holiday potpourri in a slow cooker or pot on the stove.
- Add at least 4-6 cups of water making sure to cover the potpourri completely.
- For the stovetop version, bring the mixture to a rolling simmer.
- For the slow cooker version, set on high, keep the top off as it simmers to enjoy the holiday scent.
- Tip: Add additional water as needed.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract for an added twist.
- Store in refrigerator once it cools. It can be reheated for up to 7 days.
How do you make easy potpourri?
Slow cooker method:
- To a slow cooker (see photo below), add 4-6 cups of water and the ingredients of this potpourri recipe. Heat on high until simmering, and then turn to low.
Potpourri on the stove:
- To a large stockpot, add 4-6 cups of water and the ingredients of this potpourri. Heat on low until simmering. Add water as needed. Do not leave unattended.
DIY Christmas gifts:
- For a wonderful hostess or holiday gift, simply fill a jar with the ingredients of this potpourri recipe (see photo below).
- Make and deliver within a day or so since some of the ingredients are fresh.
DIY Christmas gifts:
- If your jar or container is larger or smaller than the amount of potpourri the recipe makes, simply add more or fewer ingredients until the container is full.
Potpourri Tips:
- Add additional water as needed.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract for an added twist.
- Once activated by heating, store in the refrigerator and re-use for up to 7 days.
Do you add water to the potpourri?
- Yes, to activate this potpourri water is necessary.
How do you make your house smell Christmassy?
- Simmer a pot of potpourri such as this recipe.
- Light a holiday scented candle.
- Use a holiday scented sachet.
- Bake and cook holiday recipes.
- Add bowls of dried potpourri to rooms.
Dried orange substitutes:
- Dried grapefruit
- Dried clementine
- Dried tangerine
- Dried lemon slices
- Or a combination of the above.
Holiday Recipes:
- Dried Orange Slices
- Peppermint Bark
- Gluten-Free Granola
- Italian Biscotti
- Italian Cookies
- Maple Pecans
- Honey Roasted Cashews
Christmas potpourri is an easy way to bring the lovely holiday scents into your home. When the weather starts to get cooler, I just love to have a simmering pot of this DIY potpourri on the stove or in the slow cooker. It's one of the quickest ways to get into the holiday spirit! And a Christmas potpourri gift is an inexpensive, welcome gesture that shows the recipient your thoughtfulness.
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 dried orange slices (This recipe is coming soon to the blog or you can purchase these online or in stores).
- 2 sprigs Rosemary
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
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Gather and measure the ingredients.
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Place all the ingredients in a glass jar with a lid.
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Add festive ribbon to decorate the jar.
NOTE: If not gifting, just put all the above ingredients into a slow cooker or pan for the stovetop and follow tag directions.
Notes:
- Substitute dehydrated grapefruit, clementine, tangerine, or lemon slices, or a combination for dehydrated orange slices.
- Substitute one fresh clementine for dehydrated orange slices.
- If your jar or container is larger or smaller than the amount of potpourri the recipe makes, you can simply add more or fewer ingredients until your container is the desired level of filling.
- This potpourri can also be heated on the stovetop if preferred, just follow slow cooker instructions and heat on low.
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