Step 1

Begin by filling a medium to large pot roughly 3/4 of the way full of water.

Step 2

Add the cranberries, fresh orange slices and then drop in all of your spices.

Step 3

Stir gently just until all ingredients have been submerged in water (they will float back up to the top.)

Step 4

Heat the pot over medium-high heat to a low boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and allow it to simmer.

Step 5

Simmer until your house is fragranced and then either continue to simmer over the lowest heat or turn off and reheat when you want more scent.

Step 6

Keep an eye on the pot to be sure it doesn’t run out of water, because dried on fruit and bay leaf will make a mess.

Step 7

Top off with water as necessary and enjoy the smells of the holidays!