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Christmas Simmer Pot Gift Jar

Make this DIY Christmas simmer pot with directions on how to use potpourri in a simmer pot.  Learn how to make your house smell nice with this homemade Christmas Potpourri.  Also free printables for your simmer pot gift jar label

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Have you wondered how to make your house smell nice without chemicals or unnatural scents?  Well, I’m sure your friends have also so and would love to receive a Christmas simmer pot.    This simmer pot gift is made with homemade Christmas Potpourri like dried oranges, apples and cranberries. 

 

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These little simmer pot gifts are super easy and inexpensive to make but are sure to delight your friends and family.  They do make a simple but thoughtful Christmas gift.  But you don’t have to give them all away you could the ingredients in a bigger jar and use it in your own house all season long.  Wouldn’t that make your home smell nice and Christmasy? 

 

How to use potpourri:

A simmer pot is our favorite way to use Christmas Potpourri.   Empty the contents of the jar to a saucepan and cover with water.    And then simmer over low heat and add more water as needed.   Or you could use a simmer pot designed especially for Potpourri.  

 

What you need to make  this Christmas Simmer Pot Gift in a jar:

Supplies Needed

Equipment:

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Dehydrator, optional

 

How to make this Christmas Simmer Pot Gift:

 

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Slice the apple and orange into 1/3 inch thick slices,  if they are any thicker, they will not dry well.  Dry the orange and apple slices by placing them in a single layer on a wire rack. Place the wire rack on top of a baking sheet and bake at 200 degrees for three to four hours.  Or use a dehydrator at 130 degrees for about 12 hours.  

 

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Allow the orange and apple slices to cool completely before assembling the jar.  Gather together your supplies like the jars, ribbon and cinnamon sticks.   

 

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To assemble your simmer pot jar, add the dried orange slices, dried apple slices, dried cranberries, and cinnamon sticks to the mason jar.  

 

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Print these>> printable gift tags and cut around the outer edge to make a circle the size of your metal jar lid. These tags have the instructions on how to make your house smell nice with this Christmas Potpourri. 

 

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Place the gift tag instructions so your recipient knows how to use potpourri on top of the round metal lid insert, then screw the ring into place.  

 

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Decorate your Christmas Potpourri jar with a ribbon and give it your BFF or anyone special on your gift list.  This is especial great for  

 

Other Christmas Crafts and Gifts:

 

Click HERE to save this Christmas Simmer Pot Mason Jar Craft to Pinterest

 

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Christmas Potpourri Simmer Pot

Make this DIY Christmas simmer pot gift in a jar with directions on how to use potpourri in a simmer pot printable.   Learn how to make your house smell nice with this homemade Christmas Potpourri in a simmer pot.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Drying Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Keyword: Christmas Potpourri, Christmas simmer pot, how to make your house smell nice, how to use potpourri, simmer pot
Servings: 4
Author: Evelyn
Cost: 10

Instructions

  • Dry the orange and apple slices by placing them in a single layer on a wire rack. Place the wire rack on top of a baking sheet and bake at 200 degrees for three to four hours. Or use a dehydrator and follow their instructions.
  • Allow the orange and apple slices to cool completely before assembling the jar.
  • To assemble the jar, add the dried orange slices, dried apple slices, dried cranberries, and cinnamon sticks to the jar.
  • Print the printable gift tag and cut around the outer edge.
  • Place the gift tag on top of the round metal lid insert, then screw the ring into place.
  • Decorate the jar with a ribbon.
  • To use:   Empty the contents of the jar to a saucepan and cover with water or place contents in a simmer pot and follow directions on the pot

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