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Holiday Simmer Pot- Gifts for Hostesses & Guests

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Dec 20, 2022

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This simple simmer pot recipe makes a wonderful gift for hostesses and lovely party favors for guests from Thanksgiving to New Years.  Or put together a little batch just for keeping your house festive!  Cozy holiday aromas are sure to fill your home as cinnamon, oranges, cranberries rosemary, cloves and bay leaves simmer in the crock pot or on the stove.

Ingredients for simmers pots in 3 bags for gifts.

Simmer Pot Gifts Scripture- Psalm 141:2

 

What You Need To Make Holiday Simmer Pot Gifts

  • oranges
  • cranberries
  • cinnamon sticks
  • Rosemary
  • Bay leaves
  • whole cloves
  • clear treat bags
  • ribbon
  • gift tags

 

The ingredients for holiday simmer pots.

 

I love holiday candles and scents!  You’ll usually find some sort of candle burning at our home all throughout the holiday season.  I just love the cozy atmosphere it creates!  However, there are times when the candles are put away and simmer pots full of wonderful herbs, spices and fruits are put on the stove top.  Nothing can compete with the gorgeously delicious aromas that fill the house when these all natural ingredients warm and simmer.

 

Simmer Pot ingredients in a sauce pan

 

I love giving little gift bags full of ingredients for cozy simmer pots to friends and family too!  They make thoughtful little hostess gifts that say “thank you for having us over,” as well as perfect party favors to send home with your special guests.  

 

To make a holiday simmer pot gift, simply use the recipe card below and add ingredients to a clear treat bag.  Tie with a bow, add a gift tag and you’re ready to give a little a bit of the holidays!  To use the ingredients, simply empty them into a small crock pot or sauce pan on the stove top.  Cover with water.  Turn the heat on low and breathe deep as the spices warm and fill your home!

 

Bagging up the ingredients to give as gifts

There’s nothing like the smells of the holiday to create a warm and welcoming home!  And with a simmer pot, you can give beautiful gifts that will help friends and family deck the halls too.

 

Ingredients for simmers pots in 3 bags for gifts.

Holiday Simmer Pot

Cozy holiday aromas are sure to fill your home as cinnamon, oranges, cranberries rosemary, cloves and bay leaves simmer in the crock pot or on the stove.
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Keyword: Easy Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 simmer pot
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 1 orange, cut into wedges
  • ¼ C fresh cranberries
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
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Instructions

To Make as a Gift

  • Place ingredients in a clear treat bag, starting with orange first, then cranberries, then the rest of the ingredients. Tie with a ribbon. Add a gift tag.

To Use

  • Place ingredients in a small crock pot or sauce pan. Cover with water. Turn on low heat and allow to simmer.
Ingredients for simmers pots in 3 bags for gifts.
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This simple simmer pot recipe is wonderful for Christmas or fall. Give it as a hostess gift or a lovely party favor for holiday guests. #orange #cinnamon #crockpot #winter

 

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  1. Avatar photoBoBo Rush

    October 26, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    Time to make some of this! It just makes my home say “Welcome” when I greet guests at the door. Or when I need energizing for quilting all hours of the day and night!! 🙂

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      October 27, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Bobo, Love it! I feel the exact same way! I put it on before guests arrive, but I also love to simmer a little for me to enjoy when it’s just me! A simmer pot is such an easy way to add a little special.

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  2. Avatar photoLisa

    November 18, 2023 at 10:49 pm

    When making as gifts ahead of time, do we need to refrigerate? Want to make as gifts for a Christmas shower ahead of time. Can we keep in bowl outside of refrigerator during shower as well to hand out as guests leave?

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 19, 2023 at 2:45 am

      Hi, Lisa! It depends on the ripeness of your fruit (mainly the cranberries) when you make up the gifts. If you are making them 1-2 days ahead of time and your fruit is firm, they should be fine without refrigeration. But there is also no harm in refrigerating them either. Definitely have them out in a nice bowl, basket or on a tray for your guests during the shower. Thank you for making these! I know your guests will love them! Note: The oranges go in the bags whole so that the rest of the ingredients don’t stick to them. Your guests will quarter them before using them. Hope this helps!

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      • Avatar photoLisa

        November 19, 2023 at 7:02 am

        Thank you so much for the help!

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        • Stacey PirtleStacey

          November 20, 2023 at 1:20 pm

          Anytime!

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  3. Avatar photoLillian Cruces

    November 20, 2023 at 12:22 am

    Will a clementine or small tangerine work for an orange?

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 20, 2023 at 1:27 pm

      Hi, Lillian! They sure would! What a great question. Thanks for making this! Enjoy!

      Reply

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