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Crockpot filled with sliced citrus and spices, simmering away to scent the home.

Fall crockpot potpourri

Naturopath Lauren Glucina
This easy recipe is a great way to fill the whole house with a warm holiday scent.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course DIY
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Crockpot or slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 orange
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1-2 lemons or limes
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 10 cardamom pods
  • 3-4 star anise
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Few calendula flowers
  • 1 teaspoon dried corn flowers

Instructions
 

  • Heat: fill your crockpot with water, use a high setting and place the lid on top.
  • Prepare: slice the citrus into rounds and peel a few citrus curls. Slice the ginger thinly.
  • Combine: combine all ingredients in your crockpot.
  • Simmer: turn the crockpot to a low heat to allow to gently simmer day-long, with the lid off to allow the scent to travel.
  • Check: check the water level every so often and keep it topped up.

Notes

  • For another great fall potpourri scent – try a combination of apple, golden kiwi, lemon slices, cinnamon quills, clove and a splash of vanilla.
  • For Christmas crockpot potpourri – try sliced citrus, cranberries, a sprig or two of fresh cypress or pine, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla bean.
  • You can add an essential oil blend if you like.
  • Rather than use a crockpot, you can do this over the stove in large saucepan.
  • If you’re after a great idea for festive gifts, add dried potpourri mix to a jar or airtight container with a sprig of rosemary and a hand-written label.
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