Stovetop Incense, sometimes called stovetop potpourri outside of magic circles, is a mixture of ingredients with a liquid base, simmered on the stove in a pan to fill the air with a lovely aroma. This recipe is intended to be simmered all day during Yule to invite warmth and comfort into the home.

Ingredients:
1 to 2 inches of water
5 cinnamon sticks
1 cup of cranberries
2 slices oranges 
2 teaspoons of whole cloves
optional: dash of vanilla extract

Add water to pan and turn burner to medium-high. Add each ingredient while thinking of the winter season. Stir the mixture clockwise, inhaling deeply and letting its warmth raise your spirits. Wait until the water simmers, then turn down heat to medium. Stir periodically throughout the day, adding more water when necessary.

2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
a handful of pine needles
1 -2 pieces of orange or lemon rind
2 cups water

Put all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer all day if you wish. Add water as needed. Refrigerate to reuse.