They are called “simmer pots” and are infusions based on natural ingredients not to drink, but to smell. In fact, they are prepared to perfume domestic environments and during the Christmas period they are ideal for making the atmosphere even warmer and more welcoming.
In winter, especially during the holiday season, they are prepared mainly with cinnamon sticks, dried orange and apple slices, cranberries, pine sprigs and rosemary. Let’s find out 4 recipes all to try, also perfect as a gift idea.
How to prepare
The different ingredients of the simmer pot must be poured into the water and brought to the boil, allowing the latter to release all its aroma. You can leave them on the stove at low heat for an hour or more, remembering to add more water as you go.
Simmer pot in jar
The simmer pot in jar it’s definitely a nice idea as a Christmas gift. The combination of ingredients we propose is the following:
Insert the various ingredients layer by layer into the glass jar, close with the lid and tie a label around it with the description of the potpourri and the explanation relating to cooking, which is carried out as explained previously.
Simmer pot with rosemary
Another nice idea is the classic little bag, which you can fill with slices of dried orange, a sprig of rosemarycinnamon sticks, dried cranberries, a teaspoon of cloves. The ingredients, also in this case, must be immersed in boiling water so that the scent is released throughout the house.
Simmer pot with pine branches
If you want to give the classic Christmas simmer pot recipe a pungent touch, nothing better than adding to the other ingredients some fresh pine sprigs and star anise.
