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winter simmer pot spices and dried orange slices in a tin

DIY Winter Spice Simmer Pot Gift Tins

Author: Kaity Farrell
These simple winter spice simmer pot kits are an easy homemade holiday gift idea.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 tin

Equipment

  • 1 small metal tin or glass jar

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 4 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole star anise pods
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 2 pieces dried orange slices

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries or cedar berries
  • 1 tablespoon fir, spruce or pine needles
  • 1 teaspoon mace pieces
  • 1 teaspoon whole cardamom pods

Gift Packaging

  • 1 piece ribbon or raffia or jute twine
  • 1 piece evergreen branch optional
  • 1 piece paper or gift tag with handwritten label and instructions or printed sticker labels

Instructions

  • Fill a small tin or jar with the base ingredients and add any or a combo of the following extras if you wish.
  • Tie with ribbon/raffia/twine and a piece of evergreen for a winter/holiday touch.
  • Add a handwritten label or a printed sticker with instructions to simmer on the stovetop in 1 quart of water.



Keyword: simmer pot, handmade gift, simmer pot gifts