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Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri

Cozy Up with Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri Bliss

This Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri recipe offers a delightful blend of warm spices and citrus, perfect for creating inviting aromas in your home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Water Essential for simmering, cover ingredients.
Citrus
  • 2 pieces Citrus Peels Use fresh peels from oranges or lemons.
Spices
  • 3 sticks Whole Cinnamon Sticks Provides a rich, comforting flavor.
  • 10 pieces Whole Cloves Infuses a warm scent into potpourri.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your essential ingredients: water, citrus peels, whole cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
  2. Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place it on the stove over medium heat.
  3. Once the water is heated, introduce the citrus peels into the saucepan and stir gently.
  4. Next, add the whole cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  5. Increase the heat to medium-high and watch for small bubbles indicating it's bubbling gently.
  6. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and let the potpourri simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
  7. After simmering, decide whether to remove the solids for a clearer scent or leave them for a potent aroma.
  8. Finally, enjoy the warm aroma wafting through your space from your Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch

Notes

Store leftover potpourri in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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