Here’s a Christmas simmer potpourri recipe made with all-natural ingredients, those in your holiday pantry!

WHAT IS A SIMMER POT

Some call them simmering pots, some homemade air fresheners, some others simmering potpourris. We are talking of herbs and spices simmered in a pot full of water to give your house a wonderful smell.

Christmas simmer potpourri recipe
Stove top potpourri with Christmas

SIMMER POT RECIPES

I have a few other simmering pot recipes on the blog, but the Christmas simmer potpourri is my favorite. It is made with allspice, cloves, bay leaves, vanilla, and cinnamon. 

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR ITALIAN COOKS

THE CHRISTMAS SIMMER POT RECIPE

If you want to make your house smell like Christmas, real Christmas, no artificial flavors or perfumes, try this simmer potpourri recipe.

Place real, natural ingredients (mostly herbs and spices) in a pot full of water and let simmer for as long as you like (refilling water when necessary).

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 allspice berries
  • 5-6 cloves
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Place all the ingredients in a pot, fill it with water, place it on low heat, and let simmer.

Enjoy your Christmas!

Claudia