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Gingerbread Spice Simmer Pot Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (simmer time is flexible and ongoing)
  • Total Time: 5 minutes (initial prep and start of simmering)
  • Yield: 1 simmer pot
  • Category: Beverage & Scenting
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Gingerbread Christmas Simmer Pot recipe is a delightful way to infuse your home with the warm and comforting aromas of the holiday season. By simmering a blend of fresh ginger, warming spices, and sweet vanilla on the stovetop, you create a festive fragrance that fills the air and invites cozy holiday vibes. Perfect to use throughout the Christmas season, this simple recipe is easy to prepare and can be replenished with water as needed to keep the scent going.

Ingredients

Scale

Simmer Pot Ingredients

  • 75 grams fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about a 3-inch piece fresh ginger)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole nutmeg
  • 15 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon whole juniper berries
  • 30 grams dark brown sugar (2 tablespoons, packed)
  • 1 vanilla pod, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Garnish

  • Gingerbread cookies (optional, to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pot: Fill a large saucepan or stock pot with water, leaving a few inches of space at the top to add your ingredients safely without boiling over.
  2. Add Ingredients: Place the sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, dark brown sugar, and split vanilla pod or vanilla bean paste into the pot filled with water.
  3. Simmer the Mixture: Bring the water and spices to a gentle simmer over low heat on the stovetop. Maintain a low simmer to allow the fragrances to infuse thoroughly into the air.
  4. Maintain the Aroma: Simmer for as long as desired, topping up with additional water as needed to prevent the pot from drying out and to keep the scent fragrance going strong throughout your room.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Optionally, place gingerbread cookies nearby as a festive garnish to complement the warm ambiance created by the simmer pot.

Notes

  • Use a low simmer to prevent the water from evaporating too quickly and to avoid the spices burning.
  • Replenish water regularly to keep the simmer pot going for hours.
  • The simmer pot is non-edible; do not consume the water or spices after simmering.
  • Feel free to adjust the quantity of spices to match your scent preference.
  • This is a great natural alternative to store-bought air fresheners during the holiday season.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: N/A (not for consumption)
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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