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Gingerbread Simmer Pot Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (simmering time varies, can be from 1 hour to several hours)
  • Total Time: 5 minutes plus simmering time
  • Yield: 1 simmer pot
  • Category: Beverage and Aromatic Potpourri
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Gingerbread Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe is a cozy and fragrant way to fill your home with the warm aromas of the holiday season. Combining fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, brown sugar, and vanilla, this simmer pot simmers gently on the stove, releasing a delightful gingerbread scent without baking or cooking food. Perfect for creating a festive ambiance throughout Christmas time.

Ingredients

Scale

Simmer Pot Ingredients

  • 75 grams fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about a 3-inch piece of fresh ginger)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole nutmeg
  • 15 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon whole juniper berries
  • 30 grams dark brown sugar (2 tablespoons, packed)
  • 1 vanilla pod, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Garnish

  • Gingerbread cookies, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill the Pot: Begin by filling a large saucepan or stock pot with water, leaving a few inches of space at the top for your ingredients. This ensures the water won’t boil over during simmering.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, dark brown sugar, and the split vanilla pod or vanilla bean paste directly into the pot.
  3. Simmer: Place the pot on the stovetop and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Let it simmer as long as you desire, replenishing the water as needed to maintain the liquid level and aroma intensity.
  4. Garnish and Serve: For an extra festive touch, place gingerbread cookies nearby as a garnish. The simmer pot is for scent and ambiance and should not be consumed.

Notes

  • Always keep an eye on the water level to prevent the pot from drying out while simmering.
  • Feel free to customize with additional spices like star anise or orange peel for added fragrance.
  • Simmer pots are for aromatic purposes only and not intended for drinking or eating.
  • Use a low heat setting to gently release the aromas without boiling off the water too quickly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Not applicable (aromatic simmer pot, not consumed as food)
  • Calories: Negligible
  • Sugar: Negligible
  • Sodium: Negligible
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Negligible
  • Fiber: Negligible
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/gingerbread-simmer-pot-recipe/