I love simmer pots (aka stovetop potpourri) all year round & I find them especially cozy during the cold winter months. They give such a warm feel throughout the home and are so easy to put together! They’re great for hosting or a cozy night in.

Simmer Pot Instructions

Combine ingredients in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and enjoy!

It really is that easy! Depending on the size of your pot these can simmer for 2-3 hours. You can add additional water if necessary. Always use caution when creating things like this and don’t leave unattended!

My Favorite Recipes

I wanted to share a few of my favorite simmer pot recipes with you. Quick tip: if you have any fruit that is starting to go bad toss it in the simmer pot. This is a great way to use it instead of throwing it out!

Lemon + Rosemary:

2 lemons

3-4 rosemary sprigs

3-4 cinnamon sticks

Citrus Apple:

1 Orange, sliced

1 Apple, sliced

3 Cinnamon sticks

1 tsp vanilla

2 nutmegs, halved

6-7 cloves

3 Star Anise

Cranberry Pine:

1 Orange, sliced

1 Apple, sliced

1 Bag of cranberries

3 Cinnamon sticks

3-4 star anise

3-4 cloves

A handful of pine

After The Simmer Pot is finished

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is what to do once you finish the simmer pot. There are a few ways you could get more than one use out of stovetop potpourri if that’s something you would like to do!

• You can make your own tea out of your simmer pot! Add honey or a sweetener of your choice. Remember not to include ingredients like pine or cedar if you plan to drink it as tea after. 

• Compost the ingredients once you are done! If you need tips on composting there are a bunch of great youtube videos with step-by-step instructions. 

Do you already have a favorite simmer pot recipe? Let me know in the comments so I can try it too!