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Ingredients for a Christmas Simmer Pot that include cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.

Christmas Simmer Pot

Cranberries, citrus, cinnamon, and evergreen are just the beginning of this aromatic Christmas simmer pot. The overall effect is like stepping into a cozy holiday cabin, with the fragrant pine filling the air and the spices adding that special Christmas magic!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 pot

Equipment

  • 1 simmer pot or pan
  • 1 knife
  • 1 wood cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 sliced orange
  • 6-8 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teas. ground nutmeg
  • 1 handful whole cloves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2-3 star anise
  • 1 sprig evergreen needles (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Fill the pan with water, about two-thirds full.
  • Add the cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cloves, rosemary, star anise, and evergreen needles.
  • Place the saucepan on your stovetop over low heat.
  • As the water begins to simmer, the scent of Christmas will fill your home. Keep an eye on the water level and add more if needed.
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