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 recipe to me and it is the perfect “touch” to have as a hostess during the holidays. Be sure you check the water often or use a slow cooker as it will evaporate and can leave you with a mess. Every year I make this and I get so many complements from my guests. Everyone wants to know my secret at the holidays because the house smells so wonderful.
This is also really useful if you are selling your house. I made this and simmered it on the stove while we were having showings. It was something refreshing without being overpowering. I am not a fan of lighting candles so this was a nice alternative to keep the house smelling delicious for guests.
All you need to make Christmas Scent is Cinnamon Sticks, Bay Leaves, whole cloves, a lemon, an orange and 1 quart of water. Combine all the 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.
I always get so many compliments from guests during the holiday season and they want to know what my secret is. Trust me it is worth trying Christmas Scent.
Christmas Scent
Ingredients
- 3, 4 " Cinnamon Sticks
- 3, Bay Leaves
- 1/4 cup whole cloves
- 1/2 lemon halved
- 1/2 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.
Christmas Crafts:
Inexpensive Christmas Ornaments
Beaded Christmas Wreath Ornament
Hand Print Snowman Family Ornament
Christmas Stained Glass Ornament
CHRISTMAS RECIPES
2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
How to cook a Ham in your Slow Cooker
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Easy Italian Chicken Dinner Meal
Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 20 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Share This!
Reader Interactions
Comments
Leave a Reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Jeryl
December 24, 2011 at 3:18 pmI 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.
Thanks for all your wonderful tips; I appreciate you.
Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
November 18, 2013 at 5:44 pmI agree! My crockpots are always in use but I got a smaller size that I am going to try this year.
Mandy
December 24, 2011 at 3:20 pmThank 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!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
November 18, 2013 at 5:45 pmThanks Mandy!
Brooke
December 6, 2013 at 1:03 pmSomething is missing from that recipe. I swear there are juniper berries in that photo.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
December 7, 2013 at 7:06 pmNope just cloves 🙂
crystal
October 9, 2014 at 12:36 amwhat is in the picture of the simmer potpourri? Those aren’t cloves.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
October 13, 2014 at 10:07 amYes they are. They “swell” up as they simmer.
Su
July 8, 2014 at 5:01 amGreat idea! I think I’ll use my little crockpot, too. thx
sandy weinstein
July 10, 2014 at 12:45 amthis is a scent i could smell all of the time…love the cin., w/ lemons, cloves, oranges. never heard of adding bay leaves though.
Maralea
July 13, 2014 at 10:56 amLove the idea of using the crockpot for this.
Peggy E
July 16, 2014 at 8:02 pmJust the thought of this scent wafting through my house makes me happy!
Geri
July 17, 2014 at 8:18 pmI know this is going to smell good! I’ll be making this!