Spiced Simmering Broth

Spiced Simmering Broth

A fragrant stovetop broth infused with warm spices, perfect for sipping or simmering potpourri.

Total 55 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This spiced simmering broth combines cinnamon, cloves, citrus, and ginger into a slowly reduced liquid that fills the kitchen with warm aroma. Serve it warm as a sippable drink on chilly evenings, or let it simmer gently on the stove as a natural air freshener during holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 vanilla bean, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. Combine the water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, lemon slices, ginger, and star anise in a 6-quart saucepan.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to maintain volume.

  4. Stir in the honey and vanilla bean, then simmer 5 more minutes to blend the flavors.

  5. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into cups or a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids, and serve warm.

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Spiced Simmering Broth

This spiced simmering broth combines cinnamon, cloves, citrus, and ginger into a slowly reduced liquid that fills the kitchen with warm aroma. Serve it warm as a sippable drink on chilly evenings, or let it simmer gently on the stove as a natural air freshener during holiday gatherings.

55 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 vanilla bean, split, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, lemon slices, ginger, and star anise in a 6-quart saucepan.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to maintain volume.

  4. 4

    Stir in the honey and vanilla bean, then simmer 5 more minutes to blend the flavors.

  5. 5

    Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into cups or a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids, and serve warm.