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David Murphy

Christmas Simmering Pot

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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Pot
Course: DIY Projects
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 cups water or enough to fill a pot 3/4 of the way full
  • 1 large orange sliced
  • 1 large grapefruit sliced
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 3-4 sprigs rosemary
  • 4-6 star anise
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves

Instructions
 

  1. Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and add the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, adding more water as needed as the water evaporates.
  3. Once done, allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator. It can be reused for 2-3 days, just add more water each use!

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