Published 11/27/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 We first posted this stovetop potpourri recipe a few years ago on Instagram and it went absolutely viral and rightfully so. Not only is this holiday simmer pot gorgeous, but it will make your house smell like citrus and pine all day long. Simply simmer sliced citrus, pine, cloves, and cranberries on the stovetop to release the delicious scent each ingredient has to offer.
What You Need to Make this Holiday Simmer Pot Recipe
Medium pot Water Oranges Cranberries Pine/Rosemary Whole Cloves
Stovetop Potpourri Variations
There are so many different holiday stovetop potpourri variations! You can use whatever fruit you like as well as any whole spices you have on hand. It’s really all about the flavors YOU love. One of my personal favorites is apple pie — apple slices, lemons, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
Other ingredients to try:
Lemons Grapefruit Apples Limes Star anis Cinnamon sticks Essential oils Apple juice Apple cider Cranberry juice
Can I add more water once it all evaporates?
Adding water is a great idea to make your simmer pot last even longer! Feel free to continue to add water as it evaporates. Check out our easy dried orange garland recipe for another festive way to bring cheer to your home during the holidays!
