Festive Holiday Simmer Pot [Easy Stovetop Potpourri]
This Festive Holiday Simmer Pot is an easy stovetop potpourri that truly elevates any room with a beautiful aroma---taking the place of sweet scented candles but in a more natural way. Truly a staple to bring in the cozy, festive vibes!
Servings: 1 simmer pot
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
Ingredients
SIMMER POT:
- water (You can sub with apple juice or apple cider for a nicer smell)
- 2 oranges, sliced (You can sub with dried oranges or other citrus fruit)
- 1 lemon, sliced (You can sub with dried oranges or other citrus fruit)
- 1-2 cups whole fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2-4 cinnamon sticks
- 2-4 rosemary or thyme sprigs (You can also sub with pine sprigs)
- 1-2 Tbsps allspice berries
- handful Star anise, optional
- 2 tsps vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
TO MAKE THE HOLIDAY SIMMER POT:
- Fill a large pot ¾ full with water over medium-high heat. Add the ingredients to the pot and bring everything to a boil.
- Then reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Throughout the simmer, add additional water as needed to keep the sweet scented smell filling the room. NOTE: This simmer pot will last 2-7 days.
MAKE YOUR POT FESTIVE:
- To make this simmer pot more festive, I enjoy a little DIY decor which only requires a few things like twine string, rosemary or thyme sprigs, candy canes, dried citrus, cinnamon sticks, whatever you choose-----as clippings. Such a great gift idea when added to these little glass pots.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- STORAGE + REUSE: After simmering for a few hours, allow to cool, then cover the pot and let it sit on the turned-off stove until the next day. Remove the lid and bring it to a simmer again the next day. Add fresh water as needed so there is always liquid in the pot for the best results!
- STORE FOR LONGER: For a longer lasting simmer pot (for about up to 7 days), refrigerate the pot of ingredients (after the liquid has fully cooled) between uses. Add fresh ingredients and water as needed.
- VARIATION OF INGREDIENTS: See post for other great ingredient ideas for an amazing Holiday Simmer Pot.