Christmas Potpourri

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:

1. Place the ingredients for holiday potpourri in a slow cooker or pot on the stove.
2. Add at least 4-6 cups of water making sure to cover the potpourri completely.
3. For the stovetop version, bring the mixture to a rolling simmer.
4. For the slow cooker version, set on high, keep the top off as it simmers to enjoy the holiday scent.
5. Tip:  Add additional water as needed.
6. Add a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract for an added twist.
7. 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