Description
This Gingerbread Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe is a cozy and aromatic way to fill your home with the warm, festive scents of the holiday season. Featuring fresh ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, dark brown sugar, and vanilla, it simmers gently on the stovetop to release a delightful fragrance that evokes the comforting essence of gingerbread cookies. Perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere during Christmas celebrations or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Simmer Pot Mixture
- 75 grams fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (approx. 3-inch piece 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
To Garnish
- Gingerbread cookies, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Pot: Fill a large saucepan or stock pot with water, leaving a few inches of space at the top to accommodate the ingredients without boiling over.
- Add Ingredients: Place the sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, cloves, juniper berries, dark brown sugar, and vanilla pod (or vanilla bean paste) into the pot filled with water.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat on the stovetop. Let it simmer slowly to release the rich, spicy aromas, refreshing the fragrance as long as desired.
- Maintain Water Level: Check the pot occasionally and add more water as needed to prevent it from evaporating completely and to keep the ingredients submerged.
- Serve & Garnish: Serve the pot near your living space to enjoy the festive scent, and optionally garnish with gingerbread cookies to complement the aromatic experience.
Notes
- Use a large enough pot to prevent spilling as the water simmers.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and spices to your preferred scent strength.
- You can reuse the simmer pot mixture for several hours by topping up water as needed.
- Keep an eye on the water level to avoid burning the ingredients or pot.
- Gingerbread cookies served alongside add a delightful thematic touch but are optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A (not for consumption)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
