The holidays are almost here! That means it’s time for parties and get-togethers, and that also means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. One of the gifts that some of us tend to forget until the last minute is a thoughtful hostess gift. We all want to give something gracious and personal to our hostess, but no one wants to look like they just ran into the grocery store and grabbed the first bottle of wine they could find. With these three recipes, you can make your DIY Simmer Pot Gift! Keep the ingredients on hand and put them together quickly and easily for your next holiday get-together.
DIY Simmer Pot Gift
Gather items for one or all of the simmer pot recipes below. To give as a gift, fill a cellophane gift bag with the contents and wrap a ribbon around it. I also used a small jar similar to this one to hold the cloves. These also make great gifts for neighbors, delivery drivers, and co-workers.
Gingerbread House
2 cinnamon sticks (large)
1/2 C. fresh grated ginger
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 Tbsp cloves (whole)
Apple Pie
1 large apple-sliced
2 cinnamon sticks (large)
1 Tbsp. cloves (whole)
½ tsp. ginger
Cranberry Delight
1 C. fresh cranberries
1 sliced orange (dry out with a dehydrator)
2-3 cinnamon sticks
1/2 Tbsp. cloves (whole)
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 or 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Directions
Fill your slow cooker with 15 cups of water and empty the contents of one of the above recipes. Set it to low and refill the water parodically when it gets low. Simple as that!
Enjoy!
Simmer pots are a fun and easy way to add the holiday spirit to any home. Simply add the ingredients to a pot of water on the stove or to a slow cooker. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then turn down the heat to a slow simmer and let the aroma carry through the house. If using a pot on the stovetop, you’ll have to be more mindful of refilling the water as it gets low. A slow cooker will go a lot longer without needing to be refilled.
Check out our Best-Selling Etsy Printable
Related Posts:
DIY Holiday Stovetop Potpourri
6 Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping Tips
This post contains affiliate links and advertisements. Affiliate links and affiliate ads help support From Under A Palm Tree. They help pay for web hosting, email delivery, domain registration, and other various fees that help keep our blog operational. We appreciate your support!
- Serves 3+ people
- 3-quart capacity
- HIGH/LOW cook settings
- Convenient WARM setting
- Removable round stoneware
- 1.5mils Thickness with 3.15" Wide Bottom Gusset: These 8x11 clear plastic gift bags have a thickness of 1.5 mils, much thicker than others, and feature an extra-wide 3.15-inch bottom gusset for increased capacity. The wide and flat bottom design allows the 8x11 clear party favor bags to stand upright easily, creating an attractive presentation. The higher-quality plastic material enhances the tear and rip resistance of the 8x11 clear cellophane bags
- Thicker Cellophane Makes A Crinkly Sound: Unlike flimsy and limp plastic sandwich bags, our clear plastic cellophane bags in the 8x11 size are made of much thicker material, producing a delightful 'crunching' sound when squeezed. They are thicker and stiffer, perfect for personalized small gift wrapping such as craft DIY gifts, candy-filled coffee mugs/cups, bottles of hand soap or lotion, mini metal buckets, jar-like glass gift items, mini liquor bottles, tumbler holiday gifts
- Food Grade Safe: The 8x11 cellophane bags are made of 100% new polypropylene material, ensuring they are non-toxic, odorless; Their excellent vapor-blocking properties keep food and treats fresh, extending their shelf life. 8x11 clear treat bags with ties are perfect for wrapping homemade snacks and treats like candy apples, caramel candies/apples, chocolate cocoa bombs, cookies, and dried fruits
- Highly-Efficient Set: The transparent cello bags set includes 50 pieces of clear 8x11 inch wrapping bags and gold twist ties, each measuring 4.7 inches. This medium-sized clear bag for party favors can accommodate most snacks and treats or homemade DIY creations
- Festive Wrap Essentials: These clear cellophane gift bags in the 8x11 size are perfect for various festive occasions and are ideal for wrapping party favors and small toys for baby showers, prizes during party games, goodies for football/soccer ball events, small popcorn boxes or buckets for birthday parties, 3-wick candles for bridal showers, small pails for Halloween, and treats gifts for Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Valentine's Day, and Christmas
- Multi-purpose: This 2 oz glass jars with lids can store a wide variety of items such as homemade cosmetics, sample bottle, moisturizers, face masks, putty, lotions, and DIY slime.
- PERFECT SIZE: 2 oz Small glass jars with lids easy to carry, different capacities to meet your multiple needs. Includes stickers to better distinguish items and record dates.
- High-Quality: These small jars with lids are made of strong thick glass, plastic woodgrain lids with soft plastic cones on the inside to ensure no leakage. The conical inner cap tightly adheres to the bottle mouth to ensure an airtight seal.
- Leak-proof: Each 2 oz glass jars comes with screw-on lids with foam liners and an airtight seal when the lid is securely screwed onto the container.
- 100% SATISFATORY SERVICE: If the glass bottles with lids you received is damaged or imperfect, or you are not 100% satisfied, please contact us directly and we will provide a satisfactory solution.
- Width: 15mm (0.6 inch)
- Length: 99 foot. 3 rolls x 33 foot.
- Material: natural jute fibers.
- Purpose: Great for any occation decoration.
- Caution: They are not metal wired burlap.
- POWERFUL FOOD DRYING PROCESS - Magic Mill Compact Food Dehydrator Machine streamlines 240W drying capacity that offers an efficient food drying process. It removes excess water from foods without compromising their natural juices, taste, and nutrients – boasting a 97% retention rate of vitamins and minerals.
- MULTI-LAYER AND ADJUSTABLE TRAYS - This Fruit and Herb Dehydrator features five (5) food-grade adjustable trays that allow you to dry different foods, fruits, and veggies at once. The standard height between the trays is 0.6 inches, but you can raise each to 1.1 inches – perfect for thick-cut ingredients.
- TOP-NOTCH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Our Meat Dehydrator comes with premium stainless steel trays that passed the quality check and industry standards for food safety. The body is made from BPA-free plastic that is both durable and corrosion-resistant. The base is made from stylish stainless steel as well.
- USER-FRIENDLY, VERY EASY TO OPERATE - This Electric Food Dehydrator is equipped with a control panel that allows you to set a timer and adjust the temperature with a simple touch of a button. You can set it between 95-158°F for up to 24:00 hours in half hour increments – depending on your food dehydration requirements.
- EASY TO CLEAN, DETACHABLE TRAYS - To clean, simply remove the trays from the machine and wash them using soapy water or through a dishwasher. Thus, you can ensure preserved product quality that will provide you with healthy dried fruits, meats, vegetables, pet food, beef jerky, and more in the long run.
Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.
Lisa’s always involved in one project or another whether it’s work related or serving her community. She also recently went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in American Studies. Lisa tries to make every day a good day—that means learning something new, practicing kindness, and enjoying the present moment.
Leave a Reply