Love the smell of a warm, cozy home without the toxic chemicals? This simple recipe is perfect for making cute teacher gifts or stocking stuffers. Simmer ingredients on the stovetop or toss them in a slow cooker to release the Christmas aromas!
Supplies
- Plastic piping bag
- 1–2 whole mandarin oranges
- 2–4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 c. (about 20) fresh cranberries
- 1 t. (about 10) whole cloves
- 1/2 t. nutmeg
- Optional: fresh rosemary
- Ribbon or string
- Name tag
Directions
- Add mandarin orange(s), cinnamon sticks, cranberries, cloves and nutmeg to piping bag. Add rosemary if using.
- Tie bag closed with ribbon/string and add name tags. Leave a tiny bit of room at the top to allow air to enter the bag.
- Give away immediately; otherwise, store in the fridge.
- For immediate home use, simply slice the mandarin oranges and toss all ingredients into a pot or slow cooker. Pour water over the ingredients and simmer on low. Simmer in the slow cooker for up to two days. At night, turn off the cooker and store the mixture in the fridge.
Janelle Cumro-Sultzer lives in Manhattan, Kansas, with her husband, three children (1, 3 and 5) and two senior dogs. Janelle is a homeschooling mom who enjoys writing in her spare time. Janelle loves to focus on learning through play and getting messy with crafts.