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Easy Kid-Approved Cranberry Orange Simmer Pot Recipe

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A simple stovetop simmer pot that fills your home with the warm, festive aroma of cranberries, orange, and cinnamon. Perfect for cozy afternoons, holiday mornings, or any time you want your house to smell like comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 200g)
  • 1 large orange, sliced into rounds (about 200g)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks (about 10g total)
  • 4 cups water (about 950ml)
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves (optional, about 2g)
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional, 15ml)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the orange thoroughly and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about 6 to 8 slices). Leave the peel on.
  2. Rinse fresh cranberries in a colander to remove stems or debris. Frozen cranberries can go straight in.
  3. Place the orange slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add optional cloves or star anise if using.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of cold water.
  5. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer (small bubbles breaking the surface). Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 30 minutes. Stir gently every 30 minutes.
  7. If the water level drops below the solids, add more cold water, about 1 cup at a time.
  8. After 4 to 6 hours, turn off the heat and let the pot cool completely before discarding the solids. Do not pour hot liquid down the sink.

Notes

This simmer pot is not meant to be consumed. It is purely for aromatic purposes. For a stronger aroma, leave the lid off. To spread the scent through the house, put the lid on for 10 minutes every hour. The pot can be reused for a second batch by adding 4 more cups of cold water and a fresh orange slice.

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