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How to Make Homemade Simmer Pots (Stovetop Potpourri)
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How to Make Homemade Simmer Pots (Stovetop Potpourri)

Simmer pots, also known as stovetop potpourri, are an easy and affordable way to fill your space with delightful scents using simple. Use everyday items from your kitchen, garden, or woods.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Yield: 1 simmer pot
Cost: 3

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Equipment

A medium-sized pot
Optional: A slow cooker for longer-lasting scent

Materials

  • 4 Cups Water or apple cider for an extra seasonal touch
  • Fresh or dried ingredients see ideas below
  • Citrus
  • Herbs and Flowers
  • Whole Spices
  • Wood Scents
  • Essential Oils

Instructions

  • Fill the Pot. Add water to your pot, filling it about halfway.
    4 Cups Water
  • Add Ingredients. Choose a combination of ingredients from the list below or use one of the blends provided. Place them in the pot.
    Fresh or dried ingredients, Citrus, Herbs and Flowers, Whole Spices, Wood Scents, Essential Oils
  • Simmer. Bring the water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the pot to simmer, adding more water as needed to keep the ingredients covered.
  • Enjoy the Aroma. Let the pot simmer for as long as you like, ensuring the water doesn’t evaporate completely.

Notes

Scent Blend Ideas

Citrus. Lemons, limes, oranges or orange peels, fresh cranberries, and grapefruit add a fresh, clean scent.
Herbs and Flowers. Rosemary, mint, lavender, sage, or flower petals. Use your dried flowers or fresh herbs and flowers.
Whole Spices. Whole cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns, and star anise all add a unique, wonderfully spicy scent to simmer pot blends.
Wood Scents. Pine or spruce twigs, pine needles, cedar pieces, pinecones, tree bark, and tree buds.
Essential Oils. Choose high-quality, pure essential oils for the best and safest experience. Adding a few drops of essential oil to your simmer pot not only intensifies the aroma but also lets you tailor the ambiance of your home to match your mood or needs, creating a truly personalized sensory experience.

Classic Holiday Season Blend

• Orange slices
• Cinnamon sticks
• Whole Cloves
• Star anise
• Fresh Pine

Cozy Autumn

• Apple slices
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Vanilla extract
• Nutmeg

Refreshing Citrus

• Lemon slices
• Fresh thyme
• Eucalyptus leaves

Spring Garden

• Lavender buds
• Mint leaves
• Lemon zest

Spicy Warmth

• Ginger slices
• Cardamom pods
• Allspice berries
• Brown sugar