Christmas Scent

Fill your home with the warm and inviting aroma of the holidays with this delightful "Christmas Scent" stovetop potpourri. Perfect for creating a cozy seasonal ambiance, this easy recipe combines fragrant cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and whole cloves with fresh rosemary, vibrant cranberries, and sweet orange slices. A splash of vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness, while gentle simmering on the stove releases an irresistible holiday fragrance. Ready in just minutes and requiring minimal effort, this DIY potpourri is the ultimate way to welcome guests or set the mood for cozy winter evenings. Let this festive blend of natural ingredients infuse your space with all the nostalgic scents of Christmas!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon Whole cloves
3 pods Star anise
2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
1 whole Orange
1 cup Cranberries
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Slice the orange into thin rounds.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, fresh rosemary sprigs, and cranberries.

Step 3

Add the orange slices on top of the other ingredients in the saucepan.

Step 4

Pour in the water and add the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle bubbling. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Allow the potpourri to simmer for up to 2 hours, adding more water as needed to prevent the ingredients from drying out.

Step 8

Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and enjoy the festive aroma filling your home. Discard the mixture afterwards, as it is not intended for consumption.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	212.1

Total Fat 3.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 54.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 5.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.8mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 662.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 77.9%