Christmas Simmering Potpourri - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 lemon slices, fresh or 2 tablespoons dried lemon peel
2 tablespoons orange peel or 2 tablespoons dried orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 quart water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan.
Simmer on low heat.
Add more water as needed.