On of my favorite things to prepare for Christmas is “Christmas Scent”. This is a must for when you are entertaining during the holidays. My Mom passed this to me and it is the perfect “touch” to have as a hostess. Be sure you check the water often or use a crock pot.
Christmas Scent
Source: Linda Jennings
Recipe type: Seasonal
Ingredients
- 3, 4″ Cinnamon Sticks
- 3, Bay Leaves
- ¼ cup whole cloves
- ½ lemon, halved
- ½ orange, halved
- 1 quart water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a tea kettle or saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer as long as desired. Check often and add more water as needed or you can place in your crock pot.
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I think I’ll try to do this in a crock pot. It may take a bit longer to get the aroma going but I won’t have to eyeball the water as much & use less electricity.
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Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Thank you for posting! This is just what I needed! I’ve got it on the stove now. Thank you for your website and your postings. May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!!