A lovely DIY Simmer Pot Gifts on the stove and the aromatic smells make one quite comfortable. particularly in the winter. Super simple to build and a terrific present for the holidays is this DIY simmer pot!
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Beautiful, simple to put together, cheap to create, and a really considerate present is a DIY Simmer Pot Gifts. Who does not enjoy the Christmas smells? Family, friends, host and hostesses, colleagues, teachers, and more everyone is guaranteed to adore this gift. Remember not to overlook making one for yourself. You are due!
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What is a Stove-top Simmer Pot?
A stove-top simmer pot is just a pot filled with water, fruits, spices, and herbs softly simmering on the stove producing an amazing scent permeating your house. A Christmas stove-top simmer pot literally smells like the holidays in your house. Usually, a pot can simmer for many hours and up to a day or two depending on your diligence in monitoring the water level. A simmer pot is another great substitute for scented candle lighting during the holidays.
Favorite DIY Simmer Pot Ingredients
Whether I'm creating gifts or a holiday DIY Simmer Pot Gifts for the farmhouse, my best recipe calls for the following:
Fresh oranges (or clementines)
Cinnamon sticks, fresh cranberries
Star of Anise Cloves Bay leaves
Nearest Nutmeg
Fresh rosemary, straight from the garden
How to Create a Handy Simmer Pot Gift?
Here is everything you need to create these quite simple homemade simmer pot gifts.
Creates four presents.
Clear bags or wide-mouth jars; four oranges (or eight clementines); one 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries; twelve cinnamon sticks; four to eight stars of anise; one tablespoon cloves; one teaspoon nutmeg or four nutmeg seeds; four bay leaves; and four to eight sprigs of fresh rosemary or pine make perfect Easy DIY simmer pot gifts.
Divide all the ingredients among the bags or jars. Tie the bag with a festive ribbon or screw the lid on the jar, wrapping a ribbon around the neck to create a thoughtful simmer pot hostess gift. Attach a tag with the ingredients and directions, and consider adding a personal touch with a handwritten note. Whether you're making a simmer pot gift jar for Christmas or just sharing summer simmer pot recipes, this makes a delightful and aromatic present. If you're looking for unique DIY simmer pot gifts for Christmas or a simple simmer pot kit, this idea is perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Other Variations for a Handy Simmer Pot Gift
While I shared with you above my preferred Christmas simmer pot recipe, you may also throw in or swap some of my preferred ingredients with other items you might enjoy more. Including, among apple core, pear, lemon, grapefruit, cardamom pods, and pine (from the Christmas tree or outdoors).
One might also use a wide-mouth mason jar instead of a clear bag.
With the ingredients and directions tag, think of tying on a handcrafted baking soda Christmas ornament, a candy cane, a cinnamon stick, or a small Christmas cookie cutter.
Presenting gifts
"It's not how much we give; it's rather how much love we put into it." Teresa, Mother
I leave you with this exquisite quotation. Keep in mind giving from your heart and with love this season of giving. This holiday season marks nothing more beloved or unique.
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What tools are required for this homemade Simmer Pot?
Simmer Pot (here we link it)
Twice one orange
One half bag full of fresh cranberries
Dressed cloves
Three sprigs of recently cut rosemary
Three cinnamon sticks:
Ribbon or twine
How to make a DIY Simmer Pot Gift?
Load the saucepan with the oranges, cranberries, and then toss in some cloves. Tie the cinnamon sticks and rosemary together with a ribbon or some thread and set in the pot. You could totally assemble the ingredients and arrange them in a mason jar instead of using this pot. Using a ribbon, wrap and tie. Should you choose, you could also put a small tag with simmering instructions listed below.
Instructions:
A pot should hold roughly three to four cups of water. To the pot add all the ingredients; let them DIY Simmer Pot Gifts. Watch the water and add additional as necessary. Reusable for a few days; simply add more water. Please enjoy!
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