Best Simmering Potpourri Recipes

CHRISTMAS SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan.
• Simmer on low heat.
• Add more water as needed.

SPICED AUTUMN HARVEST SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in medium saucepan on stove top or in a small (2 qt.) crockpot. Set to a very low simmer. Add water as it evaporates to prevent scorching. At the end of the day, simply place in fridge until morning. ( I prefer the 2 qt. crockpot. They are very inexpensive to pick up at your favorite discount store.)
• 2. Please feel free to make this your own blend. You can also add fresh cranberries, apple slices, star anise... almost anything. I have a friend who adds a small sprig of evergreen or pine, although I've never tried this. (Use an old pot or a crockpot just for potpourri use if using pine.)

CAPTURING CHRISTMAS SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Steps:

• Place cloves, allspice, cardamom, star anise, ginger, orange peel and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with a string to form a bag. Set aside. Fill Dutch oven or large stockpot two-thirds way full with water. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, replenishing water as necessary.

SIMMERING HOLIDAY POTPOURRI GIFT IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. Mix in a bowl and put in 1/2 pint or pint Mason jar to give as gifts and then tie with a decorative ribbon or piece of raffia. Add a note card, and give as gifts for your friends at Yule. Attach tag below
• 2. Holiday potpourri To use, simply scoop ½ of mix into a small pot, and cover with a few inches of water. Allow to simmer on low heat on your stovetop, adding water as the potpourri reduces down. You can also use a small potpourri-sized crock pot.

SPICY CITRUS SIMMERING POTPOURRI GIFT IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1 cup 1" cinnamon sticks 1 cup whole allspice 1 cup star anise 1 cup coriander seed 2 cups dried orange peel 1/2 cup cloves 1/2 cup crushed nutmeg 10 drops cinnamon oil 10 drops allspice oil 20 drops sweet orange oil
• Layer following ingredients in a gallon jar and add oils to corresponding ingredients. Shake well and age 1 day before using:
• Directions for Use on gift tag: Spicy Citrus Potpourri Add 2 cups mixture to a saucepan filled with 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to boil. Reduce heat,simmer for 15-20 minutes. Mixture may be reused several times, after adding water to it.

CHRISTMAS SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan.
• 2. Simmer on low heat.
• 3. Add more water as needed.

SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
• Combine next 10 ingredients in large bowl.
• Stir two mixtures together.
• To scent air, put 1/3 of the potpourri mixture in 4 cups of water, boil, reduce heat and simmer.
• Add water as needed.