Simmering Pot(s)
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 5 min |
| Cook time | All day :-) |
| Source | Various |
| Yield / serves | Serenity |
| Rating | Delicious |
A simmering pot is simply that: a pot simmering something that smells wonderful on the stove. This recipe is simply a guideline. It is great to experiment with. Swap out the spices for different ones or different combinations of them. The oranges and cranberries add citrus notes. Try adding/using lemons, limes, and/or grapefruit. The apples add a little sweetness. The spices/herbs/aromatics carry the load: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, star anise, rosemary, ginger, etc..
When using various spices, whole seeds/pods work best.
Ingredients
- 3-4 c water
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/2 c fresh cranberries[1]
- 1 tart apple, sliced
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 t whole cloves
- 1/2 inch of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Preparation
Put everything into a 1-2 qt pot and bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a light simmer. And let it simmer and simmer and simmer.
Check the water lever periodically and add more as needed. No need to increase the heat to bring it back to a simmer, it will get there shortly.
The end result after multiple hours of simmering is going to be a gloppy mess, but it cleans up easily.
Notes
- ↑ I've used craisins when I couldn't get cranberries. They worked too, since the get reconstituted, but the aroma from them was a little more muted than fresh cranberries.
