Christmas Simmer(Do Not Drink!)

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min

A fragrant Christmas simmer that fills your home with warm, festive aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus. Perfect for creating a cozy holiday atmosphere or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this simple infusion evokes the spirit of the season and delights guests with its inviting scent.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 3 bay leaves
  • several whole cloves
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 orange
  • 1 quart water

Instructions

  1. Simmer the cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, whole cloves, lemon, orange, and water in a pot until fragrant, about 30 minutes.
  2. Use as desired to fill your home with Christmas scents.
  3. Store leftovers in the fridge if needed.
  4. Package in a decorative bag with the recipe attached for a charming gift.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

295 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 12.1g 16% DV
Carbs 56.2g 20% DV
Fiber 15.4g 55% DV
Sugar 9.6g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 154mg 7% DV
Potassium 633mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22% DV
Calcium 433mg 33% DV
Iron 16.2mg 90% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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