Christmas Potpourri Ideas (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 orange, peeled or sliced.
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1 apple, diced (or swap with 1 cup cranberries).
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4-6 cups of water.
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2-3 cinnamon sticks.
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2 teaspoons of cloves (whole).
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2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
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Pretty ribbon (for wrapping).
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Cellophane gift bags.
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A hole punch for tagging.
# Preparation Steps:
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Toss everything into a pot with water. Keep the heat low and let it gently simmer. Top off with water if it starts drying out.
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Add all items to your slow cooker. Set it on HIGH and keep the lid on for a few hours. Take the lid off if you want a stronger smell in the air.
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Layer the goodies into a treat bag, starting with fruits and following with spices. Tie it shut with some ribbon and punch a tag to add.
# Additional Tips:
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Swap fruits for other citrus or fresh options.
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You can replace whole spices with powdered ones.
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Keep adding water to keep it from drying up.