Fill the simmer pot with 4 cups of water.

Place the cranberries in first so they create a slight protective layer. This keeps everything from floating to the bottom for a prettier presentation.

Place the orange slices along one side of the pot, overlapping each other.

Sprinkle the whole cloves and allspice over everything in the pot and add the cinnamon stick along the side where there are no orange slices.

Add the cedar sprigs to the pot.

Bring to a slight boil over medium heat and then reduce to a simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Leave uncovered. Enjoy the beautiful scents!