Simmering Potpourri

Bev's Note:

This is the recipe my MIL gave me years ago for Simmering Potpourri. Use it for a delightful way to freshen the air. Usually used around the holidays.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 cups

• ½ cup orrisroot chips
• 15 drops cinnamon oil
• 10 drops clove oil
• 5 drops orange oil
• 1 cup broken cinnamon stick
• 1 cup whole allspice
• 1 cup dried orange peel
• 1 cup bay leaf
• 1 cup coriander
• 1 cup mint
• ½ cup whole cloves
• ½ cup star anise
• ½ cup pine needles
• ½ cup rosemary

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Combine next 10 ingredients in large bowl.
3. Stir two mixtures together.
4. To scent air, put 1/3 of the potpourri mixture in 4 cups of water, boil, reduce heat and simmer.
5. Add water as needed.

Reviews

[Maws Joubert]

Bev, This is the best simmering potpourri recipe I've come across! It's winter here in South Africa, cold and raining, and I made the recipe and simmered it on Sumday when the house was filled with visitors - it cheered us all and added warmth to the day. Sweet, earthy and rich. Thanks.