Stovetop Potpourri has the delicious scents of cranberry, cinnamon and citrus. Want to make your home and your neighbor’s smell like CHRISTMAS? Follow these simple instructions.
Hey everyone! I’m Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road and I am so excited to be here! A huge thank you to the Crafting Chicks for having me over today! At Yellow Bliss Road, I love to share simple & delicious recipes and fun free printables, especially around the holidays.
Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Recipe & Free Printable Gift Tag
For my gift idea, I decided to put together two of the things I love most about Christmas – 1) Gift giving, and 2) the delicious scents of cranberry, cinnamon and citrus. Want to make your home and your neighbor’s smell like CHRISTMAS? Read on and I’ll show you how!
I love to fill my home with amazing scents during the holidays, and there’s no better combination than citrus and cranberry mixed with cinnamon and spices. This is a simple recipe that you can simmer on your stovetop or in a crockpot to help fill your home with these delicious scents.
All of these ingredients are combined in a small pot on the stove.
Since I thought this would be a great gift idea, I created a fun printable tag to go with it. Just right click on the image above to save it to your computer. Then you can print as many as you need.
Place the ingredients in a jar or gift bag.
I’ll be honest, it wasn’t easy getting that orange in there so I’d suggest choosing a small orange, or slicing it and placing it in a ziploc bag before adding it to your jar.
You also want to place the spices in a small bag so they dont just fall to the bottom. I simply cut the corner of a ziploc bag, poured the spices in, then tied it with a small piece of twine.
For the top, I just cut a circle out of a brown paper lunch bag and placed it under the ring of the mason jar. Then I added a “To” and “From” just in my own handwriting. I attached the tag with some twine.
I love how fresh and rustic this gift is. And anyone you give it to will love that it’s not another food gift!
Thanks again for letting me visit!
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I bet this smells amazing!! We did something similar and used clementines because they are a little smaller than oranges 🙂 Pinned for sure!
When would you make these as Chritmas gifts how long will it last and not spoil
You’ll want to make them and hand them out within the same day. They need to be used with a 48 hour period so they don’t spoil.
So cute!! Did you use a 16 oz. mason jar?
hi …living in Singapore means no fresh cranberries 🙁 can we substitute with dried ones or any other alternatives?? TIA!
I read on another site you can.
how do I print a gift tag ????—–mine came out ‘full page’—-[8×11]—-luv this idea—–Keri’s sugg 4 clementines sounds good
Re label size: It’s just a graphic. You can drag the corners by holding down on the left mouse button, and make the label whatever size you like. Right click on the label and select “copy.” Move your cursor, right click on the “page,” and select “paste” for another copy of the graphic.
Cute idea!!!!
This is a nifty idea and reminds me of something similar that my Grandma who lived on a farm did during Fall and Winter on her wood stove.
Also, how may I receive your “Twelve Days of Christmas” gift ideas?
Thank you for sharing and even including a printable tag on how to use the Christmas Potpourri. 🙂
Can’t wait to make this for my neighbor’s Christmas gifts!
LOVING this non-food neighbor gift idea!! Totally doing this this year!!
xoxo
Holly
How far in advance can you make these up,without anything going moldy in the jar? Those fresh ingredients worry me a little.
I am curious about this question to. How far in advance can I make these?
Was wondering the same thing. Did you guys end up making these in advance? If so, how did it hold up? TIA!
How far in advance can you make this potpourri recipe. Want to give it for Xmas?
It will stay good for up to 2 weeks if you keep it refrigerated. Thanks!
Lovely idea! Do you think the dried ornage slices would do as well?
what are the little black/brown balls in the mix? … Peppercorns? … I can’t tell. Thanks / Jenn
I think it is whole allspice.
Would adding a few apple slices ruin this?
I think so because apples have moisture to them. I think adding them would make everthing inside go bad faster.
Cloves??
The little balls are the Cloves. I got the 16 oz jars, but i couldn’t fit the oranges in the, so I used Clementines instead- I think next time i’ll try a bigger jar to see if the Oranges will fit in them. Love this idea, though! i tried it at home before putting together the jars and it smells so amazing! Thank you!!!
I think the little balls are allspice. Cloves have a pointy end.
I just love this. Simmering some in my kitchen right now and can’t wait to make some jars for gifts! Can you tell me what size jars you used and the approximate dimensions you used for the cards? Thanks so much!
I am making these today but can’t find the link for the printable? TIA!
I can’t find the printable for this either. ??
There isn’t a link to download, you’ll simply right click and save the image to your computer and print from there!
Did anyone have issues with cranberries / oranges spoiling? Should we use the insIde layer of the mason jar lid or just brown paper so it can breathe?
I am unable to find the printable tag for the Christmas Potpourri….I just find myself back looking at the same recipe that pops up.
Help.
To save the printable, simply right click and Save As.. this will let you save it to your computer and print it. It doesn’t need to be downloaded.
I would love to make this but I also can’t get the printable??
Simply right click on the image and select Save as.. this will let you choose where to save it on your computer and you can print it from there.
Thank you for sharing this! I gave these to the neighbors and relatives on Christmas Eve and received so many thank yous the next few days. Everyone loved how wonderful their homes smelled!
I have a little simple tip to get a whole orange out of the jar.
Once all the other ingredients are out of the jar, tip the jar upside down. While doing this, place the top park of a butter knife inside the jar. when the knife and orange meet you can just pull the knife down and the orange will slide out with the knife.
I cannot print the label for the jar of delicious holiday scent. Maybe I can have you email it for me and I can print that way. Thank you!!!
Is there a way to print out these beautiful tags?
I am having trouble finding the cloves in a big bottle being that I am doing a good my of these for coworkers was wondering if ground cloves would work instead of whole ones
Hi Rhonda–I searched Amazon and found this bag, http://amzn.to/1QLpSKH, 7oz compared to the 1.36 that you’ll find in a store. Good luck!
Has anyone been able to edit the printable tag? I can save it to my computer, but I want to make a couple of changes before printing. Thanks!!
Can it only be used once? I noticed the blogger doesn’t seem to answer questions so if anyone can help?
It keeps for about 5 days if you put it in the refrigerator over night.
You can reheat it many times.
I made this last Christmas for my team at work and they all loved it. I make it all the time because it smells amazing and is completely non toxic. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
I cannot see the recipes – I am sure its here I just can’t seem to locate it – can you give it to me?
Nevermind – I see it on the tag. It’s been a LOOOOONG week already. thanks!
I just made this exactly as you instructed and it looks so gorgeous! I was able to make ten of them super quickly, it’s probably the easiest Christmas present I’ve ever made. I can’t wait to give these out. I’m so glad I found this post, thank you for sharing!
How many days before Christmas did you make these? I’m afraid if moisture is inside the jar things might mold?
It will be good for up to two weeks if you keep it refrigerated.
Anyone know how long the fresh cranberries and oranges will keep before spoiling???
It will be good for up to two weeks if you keep it refrigerated.
It will be useful for up to two weeks on the off chance that you keep it refrigerated.
This does sound like a great gift. I read all the comments and in regards to fitting the orange in the jar or getting it out; one person suggested trying a larger jar. I would suggest buying the wide mouth canning jar.
That’s a great idea Betty!
You are my angel for sharing this idea and printable for free! Such a blessing in my life at such a busy, stressful time. Thank you and may the Lord bless you for your service!