{"id":94972,"date":"2025-10-31T05:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/?p=94972"},"modified":"2025-05-02T18:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T23:21:44","slug":"christmas-simmering-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/christmas-simmering-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Simmering Pot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Does your house smell like the holidays? It definitely will once you've made this Christmas Simmering Pot with warm, sweet, and citrusy notes that'll fill your home and give you a boost of Christmas cheer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you love this Christmas Simmering Pot, try <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/christmas-simmering-pot-kits\">Christmas Simmering Pot Kits<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-wine\/\">Instant Pot Wine<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of Christmas simmering pot, ingredients on a wooden kitchen board.\" class=\"wp-image-94974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add to the ambiance of the holidays with this easy Christmas Simmering Pot. The freshly sliced fruit and fresh cranberries add a pop of color and citrusy sweet aroma, combined with warm spices, and a herbaceous twist thanks to the sprigs of thyme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a great alternative to bowls of dry potpourri or those cringe store-bought fresheners that we can all detect a mile away (and not in the good way!)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY OUR RECIPE FOR A HOLIDAY SIMMERING POT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You only need 7-8 ingredients in total, including water, to make this easy Christmas simmering pot. You likely have many of these ingredients in your home during the holidays from other recipes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fresh, sweet, and warm aroma from this Christmas simmering pot will waft throughout the house, providing a welcoming atmosphere for your guests on Christmas day and during the holidays. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily reuse this simmering pot up to 5 times by adding some water and reheating! It's a no-fuss way to always have an amazing-smelling house!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas simmering pot with extra ingredients in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-94975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Christmas Simmering Pot recipe provides the perfect foundation if you feel adventurous enough this holiday to experiment with dried fruit, fruit peels, or even a few drops of your favorite essential oils! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why stop there though? You could even make Simmering Pot Kits and gift them to your friends and family. Spread the cheer AND the good aroma!!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id94972_25ea3f-b8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column94972_91f87d-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-kb-palette-10-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENT NOTES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for making Christmas simmering pot on a wooden kitchen board. \" class=\"wp-image-94976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-ingredients.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> &#8211; You'll need enough to fill a pot 3\/4 of the way full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange<\/strong> &#8211; Use a large orange or 2 small oranges. This adds a lovely sweet aroma. You can use orange peels instead, if you like. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grapefruit<\/strong> &#8211; You'll need a large grapefruit. Grapefruit peels can be used instead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberries<\/strong> &#8211; These don't have a very strong aroma and have been added mainly for decorative purposes. If you like, you can omit them completely. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rosemary<\/strong> &#8211; This adds a lovely herbaceous smell.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Star anise<\/strong> &#8211; Adds a sweet, licorice-like aroma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinnamon<\/strong> &#8211; Use cinnamon sticks for warm and rich aromas. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whole Cloves<\/strong> &#8211; For a warm, sweet aroma. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKING CHRISTMAS SIMMERING POT IN A SLOW COOKER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're eager to try making this simmering pot with a different method, making it in a slow cooker or Crockpot is a great alternative to the traditional stovetop method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply fill the slow cooker pot \u00be full of water and add the rest of ingredients. Turn the Crockpot to HIGH and cook it uncovered for 2-3 hours, adding more water as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's as simple as that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>WHAT ABOUT DEHYDRATED FRUIT AND PEELS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love to use fresh fruit in my simmering pots when I want it to be on display during those special occasions. The fresh fruit really gives it a pop of color and just looks beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you could absolutely use dehydrated fruit instead, fruit peels, or a combination. The dehydrated fruit is a great option if you want to make a DIY simmering pot kit to gift to your friends and family, just like I've done with these Christmas Simmering Pot Kits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Christmas simmering pot with extra ingredients in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-94973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Simmer-Pot-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-kb-palette-10-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room Temperature:<\/strong> Left in the pot on the stove with the lid on, this Christmas simmering pot will last about 2-3 days. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigeration:<\/strong> Once completely cool, this simmering pot can be stored in the pot with the lid or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Leftover Christmas simmering pot mixture can be refreshed with added water and additional fresh ingredients and then heated on the stove over low to medium heat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> It's possible to freeze this Christmas simmering pot once it has fully cooled as a way to preserve it for longer for later use. Store it in an airtight container or Ziploc bags in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw it in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop with additional water. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORE FRUITY HOLIDAY RECIPES<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id94972_e1d974-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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kadence-column94972_885c64-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22533\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/fruit-and-nut-christmas-cake\/\">Fruit and Nut Christmas Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column94972_703076-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column94972_703076-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column94972_703076-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91393\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/23-Holiday-Apple-Pie-with-Dried-Fruit-Caramel-Sauce-FoodnService.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/holiday-apple-pie-dried-fruit-caramel-sauce\/\">Holiday Apple Pie with Dried Fruit & Caramel Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-94985\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"94985\" data-servings=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-emery\"><div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-header\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--emery-list-border-color);\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 emery-header-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image-735x735.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div\n        class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-accent\"\n        style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--emery-accent-color)\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">David Murphy<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Christmas Simmering Pot<\/h2> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n       <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make your home smell like the holidays this year with this easy and pretty Christmas Simmering Pot. It beats commercial fresheners and potpourri any day!<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wprm_print\/christmas-simmering-pot\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"94985\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodnservice.com%2Fstaging%2Fchristmas-simmering-pot%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodnservice.com%2Fstaging%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2Fchristmas-simmering-pot-main-image.jpg&description=Christmas+Simmering+Pot&is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"94985\" data-url=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/christmas-simmering-pot\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/christmas-simmering-pot-main-image.jpg\" data-description=\"Christmas Simmering Pot\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--emery-main-background-color);--pill-text-color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);--pill-border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-94985 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"94985\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">Pot<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">DIY Projects<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-main\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(\n      --emery-main-background-color\n    );\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 emery-main-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-94985-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-94985-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"94985\" data-servings=\"1\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-94985-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 5px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"1\" data-recipe=\"94985\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"1\" data-recipe=\"94985\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"1\" data-recipe=\"94985\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"?\" data-servings=\"1\" data-recipe=\"94985\" aria-label=\"Change servings to...\">?<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6-8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or enough to fill a pot 3\/4 of the way full<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large orange<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large grapefruit<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cranberries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3-4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sprigs rosemary<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4-6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">star anise<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3-4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon sticks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole cloves<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-94985-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-94985-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"94985\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94985-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Fill a large pot 3\/4 full of water and add the rest of the ingredients.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94985-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, adding more water as needed as the water evaporates.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94985-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Once done, allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator. 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