Holiday Simmering Potpourri
Servings: 4
Prepare jars of Holiday Simmering Potpourri as a hostess gift or a holiday party favour, but be sure to keep one or two jars for yourself! You don't want to miss out on treating yourself to the spicy, sweet, Christmas-like scent that fills your entire home. Just add water and place over low heat for hours of gorgeously delicious fragrance!
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Ingredients
- 12 slices dried orange
- 16 cinnamon sticks
- 16 whole star anise
- 4 teaspoons whole cloves
- 4 teaspoons whole allspice
- 8 sprigs rosemary
- 2 cups dried rosehips (can substitute with dried or fresh cranberries)
Instructions
- The ingredients listed will prepare 4 jars. You can multiply or divide the numbers to make more or fewer jars.
- In each jar, place 3 slices of the dried orange along with 4 cinnamon sticks.
- Next, add 4 star anise and one teaspoon each of the cloves and allspice.
- Divide the dried rosehips among the four jars.
- Place a lid on the jar and decorate the jar according to your tastes, adding a sprig of fresh rosemary to the outside, not only as an ingredient but as a decorative garnish.
- To use, empty the contents of the jar into a small pot and cover with cold tap water. Over low heat, simmer the ingredients for multiple hours, adding more water as needed.