Cajun Christmas Scent

Submitted by Bayou Andy

"There are a few ingredients in this one, but they are well worth the time and effort. This is from Chef Buster Ambrosia's collection of Louisiana recipes. Do not give up on this one until you try it."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons rum flavoring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 lemon, cut into 2 large wedges,trim skin and julienne (use skin only)
• 1⁄2 orange, cut into 2 large wedges,trim skin and julienne (use skin only)

directions

1. Place all ingredients into a saucepan.
2. Bring to boil for 2 minutes.
3. Reduce to simmer.
4. When mixture thickens, add more water.
5. This is usually good for an entire weekend; after that discard and start over.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

Makes the house smell like Grandma has been baking Christmas goodies all day! Made for Fall 2012 PAC game.

 

[A Good Thing]

You just can't beat the smell of Christmas in the house...no matter what time of year. Makes me want to sit down with a good book and a hot drink. Thanks for posting Andy! (-: Made for PAC, Spring 2009.

 

[chef katie]

love it!!!

 

[Marysdottir]

I use this most of the year. Great with a little star anise and/or some cardamom pods added. The house smells wonderful when this is simmering. I find it can be kept for a week or more especially if you refrigerate between uses.

 

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

This is one of my favourite scents around the house. I liked the idea of adding rum to this! Thank you for a good one!