recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap – 2000-12-20

Title: Christmas Scent
Posted by: Nancy/NJ
Date: November 30th 1998
Board: recipelink.com Heirloom Recipes

I *Love* this fragrance in my home during the fall and holiday season! Have tried several different variations over the years but keep coming back to this one. I put it in an electric potpourri crockpot I bought a long time ago and watch the water level everyday (I unplug when I leave and overnight). It lasts a long time, just keep adding water or more spices:

Christmas Scent
Source: 1984 Southern Living Annual Recipes

3 4-inch sticks cinnamon
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/2 lemon, halved
1/2 orange, halved
1 quart water

Combine all in teakettle or saucepan, bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer.
Check often and add more water if needed.
Mixture may be stored in fridge several days and reused.

Makes 4 cups