Fall Potpourri Recipe
This Fall Potpourri Recipe is one of those fun little touches to add for a festive holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas when you have guests coming (or any fall or winter day when I want my house to smell really amazing!). Homemade potpourri uses just a handful of ingredients, is easy to make and customize, and is a great and natural way to make your home smell like a fresh autumn day.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 248.06kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 apples sliced
- 2 oranges sliced (peel on)
- 1/2 cup cranberries fresh, frozen or dried
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tbsp whole all spice
- 1 whole nutmeg
Instructions
Option 1 - Slow Cooker Method
- Fill a slow cooker half full of water. Place all other ingredients inside and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 hours on high heat.
- Remove cover, turn heat to Low setting and cook for up to 8 hours. Stir occasionally throughout the day.
Option 2 - Stovetop Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 4-6 hours for fresh-smelling potpourri.
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Notes
- Whole or ground spices can be used, but the scent from whole spices will last longer.
- Dried or fresh fruits and herbs can be used.
- Keep an eye on the water level when simmering potpourri on the stove top.
- You can "design" your own potpourri to create scents from earthy holiday forest to apple pie or pumpkin spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 248.06kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.58g | Protein: 3.11g | Fat: 2.52g | Saturated Fat: 0.65g | Sodium: 63.52mg | Fiber: 17.18g | Sugar: 34.59g
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