Holiday Spice simmering Stovetop Potpourri

cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

orange peel, quartered (fresh cranberries are also great to add as well)

whole nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

water