Simmering Fall Potpourri
This simmering potpourri involves gently combining aromatic ingredients such as orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in water and heating them on the stovetop. The mixture creates a fragrant steam that fills the house with warm, seasonal scents, with the ingredients melting into a fragrant, simmering liquid that releases its aroma gradually.
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Servings: 1
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Lid
Ingredients
- 4 cups water enough to fill the saucepan
- 2 orange orange zest from fresh oranges
- 3 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks whole sticks
- 1 cup whole cloves spiced aroma contributors
Instructions
- Pour water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the orange zest to the water, allowing it to dissolve slightly and infuse the water with citrus aroma.
- Place the cinnamon sticks into the water, spreading them out so they release their spicy scent evenly as they heat.
- Sprinkle the whole cloves into the mixture, dispersing them throughout to enhance the warm, spicy fragrance.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently, watching as the steam rises and the ingredients soften and release their aroma.
- Keep the heat low enough to prevent boiling over, refilling with more water if needed to maintain the scent for as long as desired.
Notes
Monitor the water level and adjust heat to keep the mixture simmering gently without boiling over. You can add more citrus peel or spices for a stronger scent. Remove the cinnamon sticks after the aroma lessens or before serving.