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DIY Christmas Scent

Do you love the smell of Christmas? Create a warm, spiced scent for your home with orange, cinnamon and other herbs and spices. Let’s get started!

DIY Christmas Scent

Ingredients

Olive oil or sunflower oil
1 orange, sliced
30 cranberries
2 cinnamon sticks
10 cloves
2 sprigs of rosemary
1 star anise
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Put a saucepan on the fire with enough water in it.

Step 2

Pour a little oil into the water and stir. 

Step 3

Add all the other ingredients. Make sure there is enough water in the pan so that everything is well submerged.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to the boil and then simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add a little water now and then so it doesn't boil dry. 

Step 5

Divide the mixture between a few jars. Your delicious Christmas fragrance is ready!

Tip

Add a festive ribbon for a delightful Christmas gift!

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