Best Spring Simmer Pot Recipe to Freshen Your Home
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Easily refresh your home the all-natural way with this spring simmer pot recipe featuring blueberries, lemon, and herbs.
As I sit at our kitchen island writing this blog post, I have this blueberry lemon herb simmer pot simmering on the stove.
I wish you could come through the screen and smell the incredible aroma and feel the utter coziness.
But since we don’t have smell-i-vision yet (Can someone please invent that?!), close your eyes and imagine this.
The subtle scent of blueberries, the freshness of lemon, and the earthiness of rosemary blending together in the most delicious and delightful way.
It’s like capturing the smell of spring in a pot…fresh, uplifting, and comforting all at the same time.
I personally think there is something special about a simmer pot.
It’s one of those little things that makes home feel even more like home.
Unlike air fresheners, room sprays, or lighting candles, a simmer pot is completely natural, filling the air with real, fresh scents that change and evolve as they warm.
Plus, it’s so simple!
Just toss in the ingredients, let it simmer, and instantly transform your house into a cozy retreat.
What is a simmer pot?
A simmering pot is essentially a pot of water filled with various ingredients (typically a mix of herbs, spices, fruits, or flowers) simmering on the stove, creating a fragrant aroma.
It’s a great way to use up old fruit and herbs that may be past their prime.
A simmer pot can also be called stovetop potpourri or crockpot potpourri which is potpourri simmered in a slow cooker instead of on the stovetop.
You can have fun with the ingredients you add to your stovetop potpourri based on the season, to bring seasonal scents into your space.
Check out these summer, fall, and holiday season simmer pot recipes.
What can you add to a spring simmer pot?
A spring stovetop potpourri is a combination of ingredients that gives that refreshing, clean scent of spring.
It can include fresh citrus fruits, herbs such as rosemary or thyme, and flowers like chamomile, daisies, or roses.
The possibilities of what you can add to a stovetop potpourri are truly endless, which makes them so fun!
Keep reading to discover more ingredient ideas…really all you need is a little imagination to create a personalized spring scent.
What you’ll love about a DIY simmer pot:
Spring Simmer Pot Ingredients
Every ingredient in this simmer pot recipe was chosen to create a fresh, cozy aroma that captures the spirit of spring.
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Easy Recipe for Spring Simmering Potpourri
Add all the fresh ingredients to a small pot filled with water.
Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, allowing the ingredients to release their essential oils.
Let the pot simmer for as long as desired, adding more fresh water as needed to keep it going.
Enjoy the refreshing and soothing aroma that fills your home!
Tips
- Feel free to use fresh or frozen blueberries in place of the dried blueberries, however I found dried blueberries have a more concentrated scent.
- Try different herbs like fresh thyme, mint, or lavender.
- You can add lemon peels or even a few orange peels for a brighter, citrusy aroma.
- A whole vanilla bean can be used in place of the vanilla extract. Just make sure to cut the vanilla bean in half to release the fragrance.
- Simmer your pot on low heat to gently release the fragrance. Simmering too vigorously will cause the water to evaporate quickly.
- Keep an eye on the water level and add more as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.
- If you don’t want to use the stove top, a small slow cooker on low will work just as well.
Spring Simmer Pot Recipe Variations
The ingredient combinations are endless when it comes to spring stovetop potpourri recipes!
All you need is a few supplies from your pantry and a little imagination.
Here are a few fragrant ingredients that would work well in a spring simmering pot…
- Mint Leaves
- Orange Slices
- Vanilla Extract
- Whole Cloves
- Chamomile Flowers
- Basil
- Bay Leaves
- Rose Petals
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Fresh Ginger
- Lavender
- Lime Slices
- Thyme
- Daisy Buds
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How long can I keep a simmer pot going?
You can let it simmer for several hours on your stovetop, just make sure to add more water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
How long will the simmer pot last?
A simmer pot will last for multiple days.
Allow the pot to fully cool, place lid on pot, and store in the refrigerator until ready to simmer the next day.
You do want to make sure the pot has enough water before placing on the stove and simmering again.
FAQs: DIY Simmer Pots
Can I use a slow cooker for simmer pots instead of a pot on the stove?
Absolutely!
Using a slow cooker is a great way to keep your simmer pot going all day without worrying it will dry out.
Just set your crock pot to low, and enjoy the cozy scent throughout your entire house.
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Do you have other easy simmer pot recipes for different seasons?
Yes, I love having a homemade potpourri simmering on our stove any time of year!
Here are some of the best simmer pot recipes we use in our home to keep it smelling cozy and fresh all year long…
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Blueberry Lemon Herb Simmer Pot
Equipment
Materials
- ½ cup Dried Blueberries
- 1 Lemon sliced
- 3-4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 4-5 cups Water
Instructions
- Add all the fresh ingredients to a small pot filled with water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, allowing the ingredients to release their essential oils.
- Let the pot simmer for as long as desired, adding more water as needed to keep it going.
- Enjoy the refreshing and soothing aroma that fills your home!
Notes
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- Feel free to use fresh or frozen blueberries in place of the dried blueberries, however I found dried blueberries have a more concentrated scent.
- Try different herbs like fresh thyme, mint, or lavender.
- You can add lemon peels or even a few orange peels for a brighter, citrusy aroma.
- A whole vanilla bean can be used in place of the vanilla extract. Just make sure to cut the vanilla bean in half to release the fragrance.
- Simmer your pot on low heat to gently release the fragrance. Simmering too vigorously will cause the water to evaporate quickly.
- Keep an eye on the water level and add more as needed to prevent the pot from drying out.
- If you don’t want to use the stovetop, a slow cooker on low will work just as well.
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That’s good to know Cyndie! Thank you for that information!
Simmer pots are amazing and perhaps using real fruit and flowers are fine but just a warning to those of us who have pets-many essential oils are harmful to dogs. I figured this out after applying several drops of pine oil to cinnamon sticks at Christmas time and my dog was giving me distress signals. So, I checked Google and learned that pine oil, when inhaled could cause damage so quickly gathered it all up, threw open the windows (with it being 20 degrees out!) and got out my air purifier. Now, I check first 🙂
This simmer pot smells so incredibly good! I love the scent of rosemary!
This sounds like a great one! Anything with rosemary has to be amazing!