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David Murphy

Christmas Simmering Pot Kits

Christmas Simmering Pot Kits are fun, sophisticated, and easy holiday gifts that you assemble in Mason jars or gift bags! Let the aroma of Christmas fill every home!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Water - for the jars
  • 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
 

For The Mason Jars
  1. Fill a large mason jar (mine is 32 oz.) with sliced oranges, sliced grapefruit, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves.

Fill the jar to the top with cool water and then cover tightly with the lid.
  2. Tie a ribbon around the jar and add a gift tag. You can include simple instructions to “Place the contents in a pot and simmer for 2-3 hours. Smell and enjoy the aroma.”

Keep refrigerated until ready to gift so it stays fresh.
For The Gift Bags
  1. If drying the citrus, be sure to cut them into thinner 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices so it dries quicker.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the orange and grapefruit slices on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. Bake for 2-3 hours and flip the citrus slices every 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
  5. Allow to cool on the counter before assembling the gift bags.

Notes

  • The times for making these Christmas Simmering Pot Kits will vary depending on whether you are making the Mason jars or the gift bags.

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