Christmas Scents – Homemade Potpourri

I love the Christmas season and the wonderful smells associated with Christmas. If you like to fill your house with the wonderful smells at Christmas, then you will enjoy this seasonal scent you can make yourself. You only need a few ingredients. This homemade potpourri also makes a wonderful gift idea.

In preparation for this recipe I have been drying orange peels for the last week, our counter has a rather large pile of dried orange peels waiting to be put to use! If you have a wood stove going they dry out in just a matter of days.

Homemade Potpourri

Ingredients:

1 cup dried orange peels
6-8 cinnamon sticks
2 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the orange peels, the cinnamon sticks, the whole cloves and the whole allspice. Mix well.

Store the ingredients in an airtight container until you are ready to use them. If you are planning on giving the mix away, place the ingredients in a colorful holiday plastic bags.

Be sure to include a tag with instructions:

Simmer one tablespoon potpourri plus 1/2 cup water in a small pot or potpourri warmer.

I found a very small crock pot at a yard sale that is perfect for simmering the ingredients. As the water heats, your house will be filled with the smell of Christmas.