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Christmas Simmer Pot
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Christmas Simmer Pot

The Christmas Simmer Pot combines thinly sliced lemons and oranges with cranberries, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, and water to create a fragrant simmering potpourri. Simmering these ingredients releases bright citrus, warm spice, and herbal notes that fill the home with a cozy holiday aroma. This simmer pot is easy to prepare and can be refreshed with water during use.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 1 pot
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 2 lemon plural
  • 1 orange
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 3 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • water

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the lemons and oranges.
  2. Add all ingredients to the pot and then fill the rest of the pot with water. Leave a few inches at the top for boiling.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then turn heat to low. Let simmer for up to 2 hours.

Notes

  • Add more water during simmering if the level gets low to avoid burning or drying out.
  • Experiment with different fruit and herb combinations to create your preferred fragrance.
  • Never leave the simmer pot unattended for safety reasons.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 680mg (14%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 492IU (10%) Vitamin C 199mg (221%) Calcium 229mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 pot

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 680mg 14%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 492IU 10%
Vitamin C 199mg 221%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.