How To Make Potpourri: Stovetop and slow cooker instructions
Perfect for making your house smell amazing during the Holidays, this homemade all-natural potpourri is also great for gifting or giving a hostess gift with a difference. Easily made in bulk, this potpourri displays just beautifully in a glass jar with a cute little gift tag and a pretty ribbon. Printable gift tags with instructions are included at the bottom as well, so you can give your homemade gift a lovely personal touch.
Servings: 1 jar
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3-4 dehydrated orange slices
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 2-3 tsp whole cloves
- 2-3 star anise
Instructions
Instructions For Gifting
- Put all of the ingredients in a jar or other container for gifting.
- Print out the gift tag and tie onto it the jar, decorate the jar however desired.
- The potpourri is ready to gift.
Instructions For Use
- If not gifting, add all of the ingredients into a slow cooker or stovetop pan.
- Cook for as long as required on high in the slow cooker or low on the stovetop.
- Once activated, the mix can be stored in the fridge for up to 5-7 days and reheated again and again.
Notes
After a few days, the scent coming from the heated mixture may not be as strong. Simply add a splash of vanilla essence or orange essential oil.