stovetop citrus potpourri

stovetop citrus potpourri is sunshine in a pot!

Oh January.

Is there a worse month? Literally? Every year it hits me with a loud thud, proclaiming the end of the boisterous, joyous and colorful holiday season. And the start (at least here in New York) of a long, bleak, gray and frigid season ahead.

So a few years ago I forged a game plan to ensure that those winter months would be filled as much as possible with all things fun, happy and indulgent, with minimal effort:

Lots of cozy soup.

An extra manicure (or two).

A splurge on some super rich body creams and scrubs.

I say “minimal” because that holiday season? It’s also exhausting. January is not the time for complicated, multi-step DIY’s and recipes. I want a quick and easy return on my investment; delayed gratification has no place for me this month.

This year I decided that my “January plan” would include friends and loved ones.

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I started with clementines, as we always have a bowlful of  these easy snacks on the counter every winter (not to mention, they make the cutest candles!).

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I decided they’d be the starting point for this easy, colorful stovetop citrus potpourri!

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While giving home-baked goods is my signature gift, by January I’ve tired of the marathon sessions in my kitchen. And most people I know are trying to undo all of the damage done by holiday over-indulgence.

But this potpourri will make anyone feel equally indulged, thanks to warm, sunny, citrus-y aromas.

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Noah and I made a list of special people who we wanted to spread some cheer to, and he helped me assemble the jars.

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I added a tag with instructions (click here to print yours) and away we went!

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Let me know if you make this, and tag me on Instagram @sherisilver if you do (and here’s a springtime version for you to try!)!

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Stovetop Citrus Potpourri

For each jar you will need:
1 pint-sized mason jar
1 clementine
1 cup cranberries
4 sticks cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Place the contents of your potpourri in the jar. If you like, pour the cloves and nutmeg into a small plastic bag (or wrap in a piece of parchment paper and tie with twine).

To use, slice up the clementine and place it – along with the remaining ingredients – into a saucepan. Add 2 – 3 cups of water and bring to a simmer.

(print this recipe)


This delicious recipe brought to you by Sheri Silver
https://sherisilver.com/2018/01/11/stovetop-citrus-potpourri/

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12 Comments

  1. Laura L on January 11, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    Sorry Sheri, but the real Cutie is Noah! So handsome and growing up so fast!

    • sherisilver on January 11, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      And you’re not biased at all, are you?? 🙂 xo

      • Barbara on November 1, 2019 at 6:27 pm

        So what does the receiver do with this? Pour in a pot and boil on their stove?

        • sherisilver on November 1, 2019 at 8:18 pm

          Yes! If you scroll down to the recipe it tells you what to do and there’s also a printable to click that you can include with your gift!

    • Doreen on December 16, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Love this idea. Will be making them for neighbors and friends. Does the clementine get sliced with peel?

      Thanks,
      Doreen

      • sherisilver on December 16, 2020 at 9:25 pm

        Yay! Yes just slice it up unpeeled – couldn’t be easier! 🙂

  2. Kristin on December 16, 2019 at 12:54 am

    Random question…with using fresh cranberries and clementines, what is the shelf life? Do you need to keep refrigerated until use? Just curious. Making for co-workers. 🙂 Such a great and inexpensive idea when making for many!

    • sherisilver on December 16, 2019 at 7:02 am

      Not random at all! Like any fresh berries cranberries should stay in the fridge. Sealed in the jar they should stay fresh for several weeks! I’m making more myself this week to give as gifts; they are always a hit! 🙂

  3. Jennifer on December 2, 2021 at 11:27 am

    Once someone boils the ingredients, then what? Sorry this is outside my scope. Is the fragrance from boiling that creates the fragrance? How long does the smell last for? Thank you!

    • sherisilver on December 2, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      You simmer for as long as you like, adding water as needed so the ingredients don’t dry out. The potpourri can be re-heated a few times until it loses its scent completely. I hope this helps! 🙂

  4. Yvonne on December 5, 2023 at 3:26 am

    Can you use dried cranberries? Am in Australia … not too many fresh ones here 🙂

    • sherisilver on December 5, 2023 at 8:33 am

      I don’t think dried would give the same effect – I’d use lots of citrus (a combination is great) and fresh sturdy herbs like rosemary and thyme. Dried lavender buds work great too!

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