Welcome guests into your home with the scents of the season with this easy-to-make homemade potpourri. It’s inexpensive and can be made in a matter of minutes. And when you’re finished, you can toss the mixture down your InSinkErator garbage disposal – easy!
Gather the potpourri ingredients from one of the combinations below, and add them to a pot. Bring to a simmer to release the scents, and then keep on low heat. After first use, drain liquid and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. Ingredients can be used again two to three times – just refresh with water.
Winter Crisp
3 lemons, sliced
Sprigs of fresh rosemary
Vanilla extract
1 apple, sliced
3-4 cups of apple juice
Citrus Herb
4 limes, sliced
Sprigs of fresh thyme
Sprigs of fresh mint
2 pods of vanilla bean
3-4 cups water
Christmas Morning
2 oranges, sliced
4-5 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
3-4 cups water
