Perhaps I’m getting old, or maybe just old-fashion, but I love making pot simmers. And ever since reading this article, I’ve decided to cut back on my candle usage. Pot simmers are a great all-natural way to freshen up your home, and I love experimenting with different fruit, spice, and herb combinations to create a signature scent for my home. I’m typically drawn to fresh/beachy aromas, but during the fall and winter months there’s nothing more delightful than making your home smell like the holidays. Here are 5 Holiday Pot Simmer Recipes that are sure to evoke sentiments of comfort and joy:
Prep: Fill a pot with water. Add your favorite ingredients and simmer all day. Add more water, as needed.
ROSE-MERRY CHRISTMAS (smells fruity and spicy)
– cranberries
– orange slices
– rosemary
– cinnamon sticks
HOMEMADE APPLE PIE (smells like you’ve been baking all day long)
– apple slices
– cinnamon sticks
– whole cloves
VANILLA COFFEE BEAN (smells like your favorite coffee house)
– roasted coffee beans
– cinnamon sticks
– vanilla extract
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE (no explanation needed)
– nutmeg
– cloves
– ginger
– cinnamon sticks
– vanilla extract
WINTER WONDERLAND (smells fresh and outdoorsy)
– lemon slices
– rosemary
– pine cone
– juniper berries
What are some of your favorite pot simmer combinations? Share your recipe in the comments below.
Comments
5 responses to “5 Holiday Pot Simmer Recipes”
This is neat. I am a candle burner and it can get expensive. These pot simmer recipes look cost efficient and fun to try!
WOW. I just read the article on candle toxins. Now I’m wondering about the hundreds of plug ins I have in every room! I will definitely try some of these simmers. Sounds like a good option for those apples, oranges, and other fruit that may be a day or 2 past ripe.
I can’t wait to collect some juniper berries & pine cones on my walk this morning, maybe I’ll use some fresh lavender blossoms along with the lemon, too! Thanks Keyanna for helping me into the cheeriness of the season! hugs!
That sounds like it would smell lovely, Leslie! Thanks for reading
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