Natural Christmas Stovetop Potpourri

3 Materials
$3
10 Minutes
Easy

Warm and comforting smells wafting through the air make it feel like Christmas, no matter what the weather's like outside.


So whether you live in the South where it's 80 degrees in December, or you are hunkered down inside against the cold, this fragrant Christmas Stovetop Potpourri recipe will wrap you in the Christmas spirit!

The wonderful thing about DIY potpourri recipes are that they use foods, spices and plants to naturally fragrance your home. Plus, they look absolutely gorgeous on your stovetop! Especially if friends or family gather together with you in the kitchen.

Supplies


  • 1 small to medium pomegranate (frozen could also work well if pomegranates are not in season or unavailable)
  • 1 small to medium lime
  • Fresh evergreens
  • 6 cups of filtered water
Add the Ingredients to a Pot


  • Rinse the evergreens to remove any dirt or debris. Place them in the bottom of the pot.
  • Break open the pomegranate and sprinkle on top of the greens.
  • Slice the lime or citrus into rounds and set into the water.
Simmer for Fragrance


  • Bring the entire pot to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer for about one to two hours.
  • Keep an eye on the pot to ensure it has enough water at all times.
  • When you are done, the ingredients can be left in the pot to use again with in a day, or transferred to your compost.
More Stovetop Potpourri Recipes


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  • Bettymclear Bettymclear on Nov 14, 2020

    how can I make a lavender linen spray to use on a pillow, using lavender from my garden

  • Diana Runs with Scissors Diana Runs with Scissors on Nov 20, 2020

    I would love to bundle these ingredients in something and give as a gift. Can anyone think of a creative/clever container?

  • Kim 'Kiewatt' Waknitz Kim 'Kiewatt' Waknitz on Nov 12, 2022

    Can I use tap water instead of filtered.

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  • Cathleen evan Cathleen evan on Nov 15, 2020

    That sounds wonderful

  • Doc's Mom Doc's Mom on Nov 12, 2022

    It looks absolutely gorgeous! The scent of pine is one of my favorites. Cinnamon always makes me think of apple pie and Karen's idea of adding whole cloves brings pumpkin pie to mind. The scent of vanilla is my absolute favorite cologne! (Besides that it's a great gnat repellent.). I've never smelled pomegranate but the color is SO beautiful. One would not be that expensive to add for a holiday present to one's self. This would be lovely for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas. Thank you for sharing this and thank you to the ladies who shared their ideas also.

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