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How to Make Simmering Holiday Potpourri

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Make Simmering Holiday Potpourri
Make Simmering Holiday Potpourri

A thoughtful and delicious-smelling gift, simmering holiday potpourri will make any house smell like the holidays. Yum!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Ingredients as listed
  • Cloth or mesh bag
  • Holiday ribbon
  1. Step 1

    Gather ingredients:
    1 orange
    1 lemon
    1 lime
    4 cinnamon sticks
    1 teaspoon cloves
    2 bay leaves

  2. Step 2

    Assemble all ingredients in a cloth bag and tie with holiday ribbon. If using a mesh bag, like that from a bag of oranges, you will need to enclose the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and bay leaves in a small ziploc bag before assembling.

  3. Step 3

    Attach the following instructions:

    "Simmering Holiday Potpourri"

    Slice 1/2 orange
    Slice 1/2 lemon
    Slice 1/2 lime
    2 cinnamon sticks
    1/2 teaspoon cloves
    1 bay leaf

    Combine above in a pot of water and simmer on the stove for a delightful holiday fragrance!"

  4. Step 4

    Makes enough for two batches of potpourri.

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