How to make an easy Christmas stovetop potpourri
We can now say that Christmas is around the corner. Isn’t that exciting? I’m mostly excited to have a few days off work. I love to plow through projects when I take off work…my husband says I need to relax a little, but working on projects is (usually) relaxing for me 😉
Today I’m sharing a really easy DIY Christmas stovetop potpourri that I’m planning to have going all day while I’m working on projects. Well, I’ll have it or a version of it going pretty much through the winter. But the scent is absolutely perfect for the holidays, and you probably already have many of the ingredients in your kitchen or garden.
Here’s what you need:
- Small pot and stove or crockpot
- Water
And any combination of the following…I definitely suggest including the starred ingredients, though:
- Whole cloves*
- Fresh rosemary*
- Cinnamon sticks*
- Pine needles
- Cranberries
- Orange rind
- Star anise
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
Step 1: Gather your ingredients
If you’re using pine needles, make sure you cut them off the branch and snip the ends before putting them in your pot. You don’t want sap sneaking in. I’m also using cinnamon sticks, fresh rosemary, cranberries, and whole cloves.
Step 2: Fill a small pot
I used 1 tbsp whole cloves, a few full sprigs of rosemary, 2 cinnamon sticks broken in half, and about a half cup of cranberries.
Step 3: Add water and simmer
Fill about halfway with water and set to simmer on your stove’s or small crockpot’s lowest possible setting. Monitor the pot and add water every few hours, depending on how quickly your water is evaporating. You can also top off the ingredients after a few hours. I like to throw in a few extra cloves because they are so potent.
Remember to check the pan frequently until you see how quickly your water is cooking down. You don’t want to run out of water. When you’re done with your stove top potpourri, you can easily compost the materials. Happy holidays!!
For more holiday inspiration, check out my dried orange slice garland and my scented pine cone potpourri.
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CHRISTMAS STOVETOP POTPOURRI
This DIY Christmas simmering potpourri is an easy recipe that will make your home smell amazing.
Materials
- Small pot and stove or crockpot
- Water
- Whole cloves*
- Fresh rosemary*
- Cinnamon sticks*
- Pine needles
- Cranberries
- Orange rind
- Star anise
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. If you're using pine needles, make sure you cut them off the branch and snip the ends before putting them in your pot. You don't want sap sneaking in.
- Start filling the pot. I used 1 tbsp whole cloves, a few full sprigs of rosemary, 2 cinnamon sticks broken in half, and about a half cup of cranberries.
- Fill about halfway with water and set to simmer on your stove's or small crockpot's lowest possible setting.
- Monitor the pot and add water every few hours, depending on how quickly your water is evaporating. You can also top off the ingredients after a few hours. I like to throw in a few extra cloves because they are so potent!
Notes
Remember to check the pan frequently until you see how quickly your water is cooking down. You don't want to run out of water! When you're done with your stove top potpourri, you can easily compost the materials.
Brittany is a seasoned DIY home and garden expert, running a creative brand since 2014 that inspires others with approachable plant care guides, woodworking tutorials, and decor projects. She is a certified project manager and has completed extensive coursework in the art and science of growing your own plants. Her work has been recognized by major publications, and she routinely collaborates with fellow DIY industry leaders—but her favorite thing to do is inspire you! Learn more about her here.
I can smell this already! I’ve got most of the items on hand and would love to set it up to “cook” all day! Thanks for the combination ideas and for sharing at Funtastic Friday Brittany!
Hey Angie! Thank you and you’re welcome <3 Happy holidays!!