Homemade Thanksgiving Potpourri
Make your house smell delicious this thanksgiving with this simple stovetop potpourri.
Servings: 1 pot
Equipment
- saucepan
- Mason jar
Ingredients
- 1 apple sliced and dehydrated
- 1 orange sliced and dehydrated
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon of dried clove buds
- ½ inch ginger. sliced and dehydrated
- 1 tsp nutmeg spice
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 drops each of vanilla, cinnamon, and wild orange essential oil
Instructions
To Make
- Place all the ingredients into a cute mason jar, Weck jar, or airtight glass bowl.
- Add 10-15 drops of essential oils over the ingredients.
- Decorate with ribbon, hemp, or burlap if giving this as a gift. Secure a lid onto the container to trap the scent.
To Use
- Place ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Fill with water leaving an inch from the top. Bring almost to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Keep an eye on the water level and top off as needed.
Notes
- You can use fresh fruit instead of dried, but the potpourri will need to be enjoyed within a couple of days.
- You can purchase your dried fruit or make it yourself! I dried my own apples, oranges, and ginger for potpourri. Simply slice them thin and bake them in the oven on the lowest setting (150-200 degrees F) until they are completely dry.
- Keep an eye on your stovetop potpourri and make sure the water doesn't boil off completely. Add more water as needed to prevent it from burning.
- Feel free to get creative with the essential oils you add! My November diffuser blends are perfect seasonal scents for Thanksgiving.