diy stovetop potpourri

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!