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Use your crockpot to make a Holiday Potpourri! Let it simmer all day and enjoy the holiday scents throughout the house.
We used to have a simmer pot growing up during the holidays (on the stove top). And always had one of those dried bowls of potpourri on the table! Now I can use my slow cooker to fill the house with a great scent – this trend never goes out of style. This slow cooker potpourri will be a staple in your house this time of year.
What you Need
Orange – This is a classic choice for holiday potpourri (both fall and winter).
Cranberries – Not only add that festive smell, but also looks pretty.
Rosemary – An easy to find greenery that smells great!
Cinnamon – Once these heat up and break down they add the main holiday smell
How to Make Crockpot Potpourri
- Add the fruits, spice, and rosemary to the crockpot.
- Heat until hot and fragrant and enjoy the holiday aroma.
What else can be added to a simmer pot
Other Pines: Use Christmas tree trimmings, or any pine tree trimmings from your yard.
Other Citrus: Don’t have orange – lemon works well too, it will be more of a clean scent.
Other Spices: Add additional spices, such as whole cloves or star anise. If you don’t have whole spices you can use a few teaspoons of ground spices!
Mulling Spices: You can skip many of the ingredients and simply use about a 1/4 cup of mulling spice. I love Williams and Sonoma’s Mulling Spices.
What Size Slow Cooker Works Best for Potpourri?
You can use a mini slow cooker up to the largest size (7-quart). Whatever size you have will work great.
How Long Can I Keep Crockpot Potpourri On For?
For safety reasons, I do not leave mine going 24/7. I only leave it on while I am home. Be sure to keep the water level up.
Crockpot Holiday Potpourri
How to Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-2 sliced oranges
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- rosemary (small bunch of it), I use 4 sprigs (can use any pine clippings)
- 3 or more cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Add the sliced orange, cranberries, rosemary and cinnamon sticks to the slow cooker. Add enough water to cover (leave an inch of room at the top, so it won't overflow).
- Cover and cook on HIGH until good and hot (about 2-3 hours). Then switch to warm and enjoy the scents of your homemade potpourri. You can leave the lid off for an even stronger scent.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Holiday Crockpot Ideas
Christmas Casserole is a hearty all-in-one meal that’s easy to serve for holiday brunch or dinner.
Crockpot Cider and Christmas Coffee are great for keeping warm drinks ready for guests all day.
Christmas Jam, White Christmas Hot Chocolate, and Christmas Candy add simple homemade touches that are perfect for gifting or entertaining.
