Blueberry Lemon Herb Simmer Pot
This stovetop potpourri will fill your home with a light, citrusy, and sweet aroma with its blend of blueberries, lemon, and rosemary. Perfect for spring cleaning, relaxing weekends, or simply refreshing your home the all-natural way.
Yield: 1 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.
