Description
Create beautiful holiday stovetop potpourri gift jars to fill your home with warmth and inviting aromas. Perfect for gifting or personal use.
Ingredients
- 1 handful dried apple slices (4-8 slices)
- 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 whole star anise
- 1-2 whole vanilla beans
- 1/2 tsp whole cloves
- Optional: dried or crystallized ginger
- 1 handful dried orange slices (and/or dried grapefruit or lemon)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2-3 whole bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole allspice
- A few drops of pine essential oil or Douglas fir essential oil
- 1/4 cup dry cocoa nibs
- 3-4 whole mini candy canes
- 1-2 whole nutmeg (or 1 tsp ground)
- Optional: a few drops of peppermint essential oil and/or mint leaves
Instructions
- Gather your jars, preferably clear glass.
- Start layering with dried apple slices at the bottom.
- Add dried orange slices for color.
- Include cranberries and cinnamon sticks.
- Incorporate star anise and cloves.
- Add grated ginger or crystallized ginger for spice.
- Top with sprigs of rosemary or cedar.
- Seal the jars tightly and label with brewing instructions.
Notes
Store jars in a cool, dry place. Experiment with ingredient combinations based on seasonality and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Gift
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American