Stovetop potpourri recipes: 59 photos

3-5 days. Keep an eye on the pot and add more water as needed. Your holiday spice stove top potpourri will last 3-5 days depending on how long it simmers. The Mason jars will help keep your dried ingredients fresh and having all the portions ready to go makes this a lovely gift idea.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(WFrHZoWcJ4imwPAPnf-M-Ak__93,

Stovetop potpourri seems to spread fragrance better than any candle or air freshener can. Making it is easy, too. Grab some things that smell nice, throw them in a pot, add liquid (usually water), and heat on low.

How to Make a Stovetop Potpourri

1. Cinnamon Sticks. They're a classic potpourri spice for good reason — a few sticks in a simmering pot of water will make your entire home smell like you've got cinnamon rolls baking.
2. Cardamom Pods. ...
3. Whole Cloves. ...
4. Star Anise. ...
5. Citrus Peels. ...
6. Fresh Ginger. ...
7. Pine Sprigs. ...
8. Masala Chai Tea Bags.

Assemble the simmer pot

1. Place whole orange in cellophane bag.
2. Add a handful of fresh cranberries.
3. Add spices such as cloves and allspice.
4. Nestle cinnamon sticks and star anise in front.
5. Add a sprig or two of fresh greenery.
6. Tie bag with ribbon or twine, attaching gift tag if desired.

Add some nuts to the mixture; they improve the scent a lot. Add more oil to the mixture if possible, especially high-quality fragrance oil, the more you add, the better the scent. Autumn might be the best flower picking season, so utilize it for your potpourri while it lasts.