Is there anything better than walking into a home with an overwhelming scent of the holidays? Scent is the best way to set the tone and welcome others [and yourself] into a home. That’s where we bring in the simmer pot! Simmer pots are basically a stove-top homemade potpourri. Think cinnamons, fruits, herbs, vanillas – there are so many different combinations of things you can put in them! In general, you put all of the items in a pot on the stove with water, and let it simmer for a few hours to have your home smelling like incredible for days on end!
PRO TIP: set a timer so you don’t forget to turn it off, and don’t leave home with it still on either!
Take a look below at several of our favorite simmer pot recipes to make this season!
Fresh Kitchen Simmer Pot
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2
Oranges
sliced -
2
Lemons
sliced -
1
Handful
Fresh Mint Leaves -
1
Handful
Fresh Rosemary -
1
Tbsp
Vanilla Extract -
1/4
tsp
Ground Peppercorn
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Fill your pot with water and turn to a low simmer
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Add all of the simmer pot ingredients to the pot and stir
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Allow to simmer for 2-4 hours! Enjoy as your kitchen smells fresh, inviting, and clean!
Warm Apple & Cinnamon Simmer Pot
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1
Apple
sliced -
1
Lemon
cut into wedges -
4
Cinnamon Sticks -
1
tbsp
nutmeg -
1
tbsp
cinnamon
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Add all ingredients to pot
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Set on low and simmer all day, refilling with water when necessary!
Orange Vanilla Cinnamon Simmer Pot
The cozy smell of a a bakery in the Fall, all from your stove! All of the ingredients can be adjusted to your preferred scent!
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2-3
cups
water -
1-2
cinnamon sticks -
1
tsp
vanilla -
2-3
slices
oranges -
dash
nutmeg
optional
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Combine all ingredients into a pot on the stove
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Set the burner to medium/low and enjoy!
Note: you could also put this in a crockpot on low!
Cinnamon Maple Coffee Cake Simmer Pot
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1
T
Vanilla Extract -
1
T
Maple Extract -
4
Cinnamon Sticks -
1
C
Coffee Beans or Grounds - Vanilla Beans
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Fill your pot with water and turn to a low simmer.
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Combine all ingredients in pot and stir. Enjoy!
Autumn Surprise Simmer Pot Recipe
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3
Cups
Water -
1
TBSP
Honey -
1
TBSP
Star Anise Extract -
2
Sticks
Cinnamon -
1
Sliced Pear -
1
Sliced Apple
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Add your water, honey and star anise extract to your simmer pot. Stir until combined.
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Add in your sliced pears, apples, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean.
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Simmer low on the stove for 2-4 hours.
Warm Autumn Spice Simmer Pot
Use dried fruits to gift for a longer shelf life, or use fresh fruits for your own simmer pot!
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6
Slices
Orange
dried for gifting -
¼
Cup
Cranberries
dried for gifting -
1
tsp
Whole Cloves -
3
Sticks
Cinnamon -
2
Star Anise -
1
Vanilla Bean
can sub 2 tsp extract when not gifting
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Add all ingredients to simmer pot, fill with water, turn on heat plate and enjoy! Set a timer to remember to turn it off. I keep mine on level 2 all day, adding more water as needed.
