Winter Simmer Pot

Stir up memories, warmth, and cheer with this winter simmer pot filled with aromas that will have you reminiscing about past holidays.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 8 cups water, or more as needed
• 1 whole lemon peel
• 1 whole orange peel
• 1 whole Granny Smith apple peel
• 3 whole star anise pods
• 1 fresh pine sprig

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add orange peel, apple peel, lemon peel, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, star anise, and pine sprig to the pot.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for as long as desired, up to 8 hours or all day. Check the water level every 30 minutes, adding more water as necessary.