House # 4

One of my all-time favorite Christmas scents is a potpourri on the stove—it fills the house with such cozy, Christmas-y smells! I love letting it simmer all day long. Here's a simple recipe for you to try and enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 small or medium navel orange

1/2 cup fresh cranberries

3 cinnamon sticks

2 Tablespoons whole cloves

3 bay leaves or a pine or rosemary sprig

1 whole star anise

Instructions:

1. Slice the orange into 4-5 rounds and put them, along with the rest of the ingredients into a medium sauce pan with 6 cups of water.

2. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for as long as you like, adding water when needed.

Note: You could realistically keep this going for several days, turning the stove off at night and back on the next morning. Or use your slow cooker if you don't like the idea of leaving your stove turned on for prolonged periods. The ingredients are completely customizable—feel free to add as many or as few as you like to make it yours!