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Spring simmer pot recipe

Spring simmer pot - pot filled with sliced citrus like lemon, limes, oranges and thyme filled with water. Simmer on the stove to make your home smell refreshing

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A light and refreshing spring simmer pot to make your home smell amazing.

As the weather starts to get a little warmer and spring moves in, lighten up your home with this spring simmer pot recipe. Open all the windows and enjoy the warm breezes, sunshine and this uplifting aroma that will fill your home. This is perfect while you are spring cleaning.

What is a simmer pot?

A simmer pot is a type of stovetop potpourri that you can make with various fruits, herbs, flowers and spices. Gently simmer on the stove to make your home smell incredible.

Not only will it get rid of any unpleasant odors, but it is a cleaner alternative to candles.

You can get creative with any combination of ingredients you have on hand. Below is one of my favorite recipes for an uplifting spring scent.

This lilac simmer pot is also really popular in the spring time when the lilacs are in bloom.

To make this uplifting spring simmer pot you will need:

Lemon slices
Orange slices
Lime slices
Thyme
Eucalyptus oil (linking it here)
A pot
Or you can use a bowl and a candle warmer (linking one here)

Directions:

1.) Start by slicing the citrus fruits and squeezing them while placing into a pot or bowl.

2.) Add the thyme and a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil.

3.) Fill with water.

4.) Place on the stove and allow to simmer on low for 3-4 hours. Or if using a candle warmer lamp, place the bowl underneath a lit candle warmer lamp.

*You can add more water to prevent from drying out and re-use for the next 2-3 days.*

For more simmer pot recipes check out:

My lilac simmer pot

This popular simmer pot gift which is perfect for housewarmings and the holidays

I also love this floral rose and grapefruit simmer pot

For more ideas for spring check out

How to create a spring wardrobe capsule

This spring orzo salad

How to start a garden for beginners

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March 20, 2025 By Nicolle

25 In DIY/ home

The coziest fall simmer pot

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This is the coziest fall simmer pot to make your home smell so good and feel warm.

We are heading into fall and cozy season. One of my favorite things to do is simmer a nice simmer pot and make the house smell amazing. This one reminds me of coffee cake or like you are sitting in a cozy coffee house with Rory Gilmore in your favorite cableknit sweater.

What is a simmer pot?

I’ve tried alot of different combinations and recently I started adding coffee beans! The smell is incredible! Not only does it neutralize any odors, but it will make your home smell like your favorite coffee shop and is perfect for fall.

To make the coziest fall simmer pot

You will need:

a pot (I like to use this glass simmer pot because it looks pretty too!)
coffee beans
2 cinnamon sticks
2 slices of orange

Directions:

1.) Start by filling your pot with some coffee beans and cinnamon sticks.

2.) Slice two wedges of fresh orange and add to the pot.

3.) Fill the pot about 2/3’s full of water.

4.) Put on the stove, bring to a simmer then lower the heat.

5.) Allow to simmer for 3-4 hours, you can add more water as needed to avoid drying out.

Linking some things below to re-create a simmer pot and cozy up!

For more cozy fall ideas check out

My pumpkin cold foam coffee

Cozy fall home decor

My pumpkin baked brie

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August 30, 2023 By Nicolle

25 In DIY/ home

Spring lilac simmer pot

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There is just something about the smell of fresh lilacs, it brings me right back to my childhood as a little girl, picking lilacs from my grandmother’s lilac bush. I would love to bottle up the scent. I have been really into simmer pots lately and got the idea for this spring lilac simmer pot once my lilacs bloomed.

What is a simmer pot?

A simmer pot is a basically a pot of water, fruits, herbs and spices that you simmer throughout the day to fill your home with a nice aroma. Simmer pots are really nice around the holidays with warm spices like cinnamon and clove but they can be enjoyed all year long. In the spring and summer I like to do more uplifting scents like citrus and thyme or rosemary. (Another one of my favorite simmer pot combos is rose petals, grapefruit, and peppercorn, you can see it here).