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This is a romantic Valentine’s Simmer Pot that will fill your home with a spicy aroma and looks beautiful on the stove too!
I am obsessed with smells. And while I love burning candles and using my diffuser, simmer pots are one of my most favorite ways to make your home smell good and feel cozy and fresh too!
What is a simmer pot?
A simmer pot is basically a pot of water filled with herbs, spices, fruits or florals that you heat over the stove and makes like a natural potpourri for your home.
I’m sharing this romantic Valentine’s Simmer Pot and it’s a great way to use those leftover rose petals after love day <3
Romantic Valentine’s Day Simmer Pot
Ingredients:
- rose petals
- a few slices of fresh grapefruit
- chopped ginger
- peppercorns
- cloves
- water
Directions:
Start by adding some rose petals to your simmer pot.
Add the grapefruit slices, chopped ginger, peppercorns and cloves.
Fill with water.
Let simmer on low for several hours. You can add more water as necessary.
A few other things you could add to your simmer pot:
- lavender
- citrus slices
- fresh rosemary
- fresh cinnamon
- all spice
- vanilla bean or extract
My favorite winter combo:
- fresh cranberries
- orange slices
- cinnamon sticks
- cloves
- rosemary
My favorite spring/summer/all year long refresh combo:
- lemon slices
- lavender
- rosemary
You can use any pot but I think this glass one is just beautiful!
For a spring simmer pot idea, check out this lilac lemon simmer pot I did! It’s fantastic!
It makes a great housewarming or hostess gift too! Click here to see my simmer pot gift idea.
So give it a try and let me know what you think! And let me know if you have any other favorite combos to simmer!
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6 Comments
Charity
February 2, 2023 at 7:30 pmOh this simmer pot is such a great idea for Valentine’s day. I will have to try it out too! Thanks so much for sharing!
Cara
February 3, 2023 at 1:32 pmI bet this smells delightful! I should try this since I can no longer have candles burning in our home due to health reasons. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!
Ruth@playworkeatrepeat
February 3, 2023 at 10:36 pmThe combination of ingredients sounds lovely! I’m a huge fan of stovetop potpourri so I will have to give this a try.
Nicolle
February 5, 2023 at 8:53 amHi Ruth! It smells awesome! Let me know if you try it!
Renae Frey
February 7, 2023 at 1:33 pmOooh! I. bet this smells amazing.
Beverly
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Hugs,
Bev