How To Make Christmas Potpourri
Lovely smelling Christmas Potpourri is simple, easy and wonderful to make.
Yield: 4 pots
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot Any size Instant Pot will do
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Glass Jar
- 1 Ribbon (Optional)
Materials
- 1 Full Orange
- 1 Full Lemon
- 1 cup Cranberrries
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 4 Piece Cinnamon sticks
- 2 Piece Bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla I used vanilla extract. It really pulls together all the different smells.
- 6 Cups Water Fill container to max fill point
Instructions
- First, slice the lemons and the oranges into ¼-inch slices. Put them in a 32 ounce jar.
- Next, add the ginger, nutmeg, cloves, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves to the jar so that they are evenly distributed.
- If you aren't ready to make your house smell yummy, seal the jar and store it, or gift it.
- If you are ready for your winter aromas, add the contents of the jar into the Instant Pot along with 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of vanilla per jar.
- Next, press the sauté or sear button and bring the contents of the jar to a boil.
- Once boiling, set instant pot to warm and enjoy the fall smells. Leave the lid off. Add water as needed.
Notes
I love Christmas time! From the holiday baking to the fresh cut tree, and the Christmas smells that fill the air, Christmas always brings back fond memories. And one of my favorite smells of the season is this Instant Pot Christmas Potpourri.
Made with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, rosemary, cloves, and cranberries, this Christmas potpourri is the perfect way to make your home smell like the holidays. The aroma sweeps through the house making it feel warm and cozy.
Making Christmas potpourri in the Instant Pot is the perfect way to bring all your favorite scents together in no time at all. Not only is it easy to make, but it makes a great gift idea for friends and family as well.