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Christmas Simmer Pot

Liz Quick
There is so much that is wrapped up in Christmas. It’s not just the Christmas decor that makes it feel festive, but it’s also the smells of Christmas. Today, I’m going to share how to make this simple Christmas simmer pot in less than 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
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Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 1 simmer pot
Calories -32 kcal

Equipment

  • stock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 large orange, sliced
  • 1 red apple, halved
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoons whole cloves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3 cups water, or enough to fill pot

Instructions
 

  • Slice orange and cut apple in half.
  • Put all ingredients in a stock pot.
  • Cover ingredients with water and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 2-3 hours and add more water as needed.

Notes

Substitutions for your Christmas Simmer Pot

  • Oranges- You may substitute with tangerines
  • Rosemary- Grab any evergreen twig you can find. You can even go to your local home and garden store to snag some of their evergreen clippings. They are happy to share!
  • Apple cider- If you don’t have apple cider in your area, use orange juice or cranberry juice. You may also omit it altogether and just use water.
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