Teresa’s Homemade Smell Gels
Description: Delight in the creation of Teresa’s Homemade Smell Gels, a charming and thoughtful addition to any gift basket. Imagine a perfect gift package filled with these inviting smell gels, a bag of potpourri to match the scent, a selection of flavored teas or coffees, and a batch of freshly baked cookies. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or simply to lift someone’s spirits, these smell gels add a personal touch to any occasion. Using attractive glass votive jars, which are affordable and come in a variety of patterns, shapes, and sizes, you can create these fragrant gels that infuse your space with a lovely aroma. The yield of this recipe will vary depending on the size of the jars you use, and it’s important to allow the gels to sit overnight to fully set.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Category: Household Cleaner
Keywords: Easy, Smell Gels, Homemade, Fragrance
Ingredients:
- 1 cup liquid potpourri
- 4 tablespoons powdered gelatin
Instructions:
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Boil the Liquid Potpourri: In a pot, bring the liquid potpourri to a full boil over medium heat. Ensure the liquid is bubbling vigorously before proceeding to the next step.
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Add Gelatin: Remove the pot from heat. Quickly add the powdered gelatin to the hot liquid, whisking continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. This step is crucial for ensuring a smooth texture in your smell gels.
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Pour into Jars: Carefully ladle the hot, gelatinous mixture into your glass votive jars. To avoid spills, you might find it helpful to use a funnel or a pouring jug with a spout.
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Cool and Set: Cover the jars loosely with paper towels to prevent dust from settling on the surface. Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight. This time allows the gelatin to fully solidify, forming the final gel.
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Yield Information: The yield of this recipe will depend on the size of the votive jars you use. For standard-sized votive jars, approximately 16 ounces of liquid potpourri will produce about 3 smell gels.
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Usage Tips: Once the smell gels have fully hardened, place them around your home to enjoy their pleasant fragrance. Ideal locations include bedside tables, bathrooms, coffee tables, and end tables in living areas. The gels provide a wonderful, subtle fragrance that lasts for several weeks without being overpowering.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 31.3
- Fat Content: 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
- Sodium Content: 18.3 mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0 g
- Fiber Content: 0 g
- Sugar Content: 0 g
- Protein Content: 8 g
Enjoy making these delightful smell gels that not only enhance your home with their wonderful aroma but also make for an excellent gift that adds a personal touch to any occasion. 🌟💐🕯️
