Crockpot simmer pot holiday potpourri is the holiday season in a bowl. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy slow cooker potpourri recipe will have your house smelling amazing for hours on end. Using only a few ingredients, this potpourri can be made ahead of time, lasts for days, and makes a great gift. Instructions to make this holiday simmering pot in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Crockpot Simmer Pot Holiday Potpourri
- Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- Orange
- Fresh Rosemary
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Whole Cloves
- Star Anise (optional)
How To Make A Crockpot Simmer Pot
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook covered on LOW for 1 hour then uncover & set to WARM. Or just set to WARM. Setting it to low first makes the aroma fill the air faster.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Close lid & seal valve. Cook high pressure for 2 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Set the Instant Pot to the WARM setting and let sit uncovered.
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A Holiday Gift
This homemade potpourri makes a great gift! Combine the remaining ingredients in a glass jar, plastic baggie, or something like a burlap bag. Keep in mind that the fresh ingredients will begin to rot after a few days. If you do not think your recipient will use the gift immediately, omit the cranberries and orange slices.
FAQs & Tips
- Make this up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight mason jar until ready to use.
- Star anise is listed as optional because it can be expensive and hard to find.
- The slow cooker potpourri can simmer for hours or days. If the water starts to evaporate, add more water to keep it going.
- Get creative with your potpourri. For example, if you do not have an orange, use lemon slices. Optional ingredients to add include ginger slices, vanilla beans or a few drops of vanilla extract, nutmeg, apple slices, etc.
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Crockpot simmer pot holiday potpourri is the holiday season in a bowl. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy slow cooker potpourri recipe will have your house smelling amazing for hours on end. Using only a few ingredients, homemade potpourri recipe pot can be made ahead of time, lasts for days, and makes a great gift. Instructions to make this holiday simmering pot in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Total Time: n/a
- Yield: n/a
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 orange or lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1–2 whole star anise (optional)
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook covered on LOW for 1 hour then uncover & set to WARM. Or just set to WARM. Setting it to low first makes the aroma fill the air faster.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Close lid & seal valve. Cook high pressure for 2 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Set the Instant Pot to the WARM setting and let sit uncovered.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: ongoing
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