Holiday Simmer Pot

dessert & drinks
Written By Aly Romero
Pot filled with water, Cranberries, apples, oranges, lemons, rosemary, sinnamon stick, anise

When it comes to the Holidays, I’m all about a Holiday Simmer Pot. I always love walking into a Williams-Sonoma during the holidays because it smells absolutely incredible—warm, cozy, and instantly festive. There’s something about those rich citrus notes, the hint of spice, and that slow-simmering aroma that makes you want to wrap yourself in a blanket and settle in for the season. Inspired by that magical feeling, I decided to create my own Holiday Simmer Pot so I could bring that same comforting fragrance into my home all season long. It’s an easy and natural way to make your space feel welcoming, especially when guests are arriving and you want the whole house to smell like holiday cheer.!

This Holiday Simmer Pot features all of my favorite aromatics—bright citrus, warming spices, and a touch of herbal freshness—coming together to create the perfect cozy blend. I love keeping a pot gently bubbling on the stovetop throughout the day while we entertain, cook, or simply enjoy a quiet winter moment at home. The scent fills every corner of the house and instantly sets a festive mood. This is one of my favorite holiday combinations, and I hope you love it just as much. May it warm your home, lift your spirits, and kick off your holiday season with comfort and joy!

Wood Cutter board with sliced apples, lemon and oranges, small white bowl filled with cranberries along with a knife

Prep Time

10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 4 apple slices

  • 4 orange slices

  • 4 lemon slices

  • 2 rosemary sprig

  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

  • 3 anise

  • 1 cup cranberries

  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water about 2/3 of the way up.

  2. Slice apple, orange and lemon.

  3.  Add the sliced apples, oranges, lemons, rosemary, cinnamon stick, anise, cranberries & vanilla extract, stir to combine.

  4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.  Add more water to the pot as needed.

Notes

Enjoy the holidays, and may this Holiday Simmer Pot bring all the wonderful holiday smells into your home.

Here are a few recipes you might enjoy sharing with family and friends over the holidays; Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie, Mistletoe Mule, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Aly Romero
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