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Homemade Potpourri with All Natural Ingredients

Here’s a great idea that uses simple ingredients found in most kitchens. This homemade potpourri is made with all natural ingredients and doesn’t take much time to prepare!
Course Essential Oil
Keyword Homemade Potpourri
Calories 52kcal
Author Marty's Musings

Equipment

  • 1 small sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1 whole orange or orange peel
  • ½ cup cranberries
  • 1 tbs whole cloves
  • 3 sticks of cinnamon

Instructions

  • Quarter the orange and add to a small saucepan (or just use the orange peel).
  • Add cranberries, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  • Fill pan with water and and allow to reach a boil and then reduce to lowest burner setting.
  • As the potpourri simmers, add water as necessary.

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Notes

I used frozen cranberries. Money saving tip: buy extra bags around Christmastime to save for later.
Do not allow the water to evaporate. I check the water and refill as necessary every time I use it.
Potpourri will last several weeks, but you can add more ingredients to freshen the scent as necessary.
This mixture will fill your house with the warmth of the holiday season!