I really wanted to title this post “What to do with all the left over fruit that did not make the holiday fruit salad cut” but Holiday Potpourri recipe had a much better ring to it. Apples, oranges, homegrown fresh lemons (thanks, Mrs. JoAnn!) and spices of the season do a house good as they come together over low heat. Our Thanksgiving celebration ushered in the first hint of Christmas with the simple yet perfect scents of the season simmering in the crock pot to welcome family, guest, and delicious memories.
Holiday Potpourri
Ingredients
3 apples, sliced
3 oranges, sliced
1 large lemon, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
1 Tablespoon whole cloves
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
Directions
Fill stoneware liner with water. Turn setting to high. Slice apples, oranges, and lemon and place in water. Add spices. Continue with setting on high for at least 2 hours. Reduce setting to low, careful to monitor water level. Add water as needed.
I sincerely believe music is the core note of holiday celebrations, and Places In The Home is full holiday celebration mode! I’ll Be Home For Christmas is the core sentiment of our holiday celebrations.
