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These cozy aromatic winter simmer pots have delicious Christmas stovetop potpourri recipes using natural ingredients from home for good house smell making them ideal air fresheners.
Are you one of those who love the holiday season vibe and want to fill your home with warm and inviting scents? Christmas Simmer Pots are an ideal solution for scent lovers. These aromatic mixtures of fruits, spices, and herbs make your home smell wonderful. Additionally, it captures the subtle and warm feeling of winter. Stovetop potpourri help you bring home a festive feel whether you are hosting a gathering or just want to relax by the fireplace.
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What is a Christmas simmer pot?
A simmer pot is a pot filled with liquid typically water, and fresh ingredients like spices, fruits, essential oils, and herbs that fills the entire house with a lovely aroma. The liquid and aromatic ingredients radiate a delightful, natural scent into the air as they heat up on your stove, making your house smell warm and festive.
Why and when to simmer pots in winter?
Simmer pots are ideal for winter since they provide your home with warm, comforting scents that complement the season. During the colder months, when windows are frequently closed, the air within might become stale. With natural scents like cinnamon, citrus, cloves, and pine, simmer pots not only make the air feel fresh but also induce a cozy and joyous feeling.
- Christmas parties where the aromas of the season welcome guests.
- Relaxing winter evenings to create a warm atmosphere.
- Whenever your home requires a dose of freshness in the air during the winter months.
How do winter simmer pots work?
Stovetop potpourri has three essential ingredients, namely, fruits, spices, and herbs in boiling water that brings Christmas vibes.
Ingredients:
Here’s a list of Christmas aroma ingredients for magical scent:
Fruits:
– Apple cider Vinegar
– Citrus slices like grapefruit, orange, lemon, or lime: It adds a fresh and bright scent.
– Slices of apples, plums, peach, pineapples, and pears: It adds sweet and fruity fragrance.
– Cranberries or other dried fruits like apricots: It has a slight tart aroma.
– Wild berries
Dry Spices (perishable):
– Cinnamon barks: Provides a warm and spicy fragrance which is perfect for the winter season.
– Cloves whole: Has a rich and sweet spice which goes well with citrus fruits.
– Cardamon
– Star anise: Has a sweet and licorice-like fragrance.
– Fresh Ginger (crystalized ginger or cut dry ginger)
Natural:
– Herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, basil, peppermint, or parsley
– Dried Flowers like rose buds, geranium, jasmine, lavender buds, calendula, or chamomile
– Vanilla beans or vanilla powder: Has a soft, sweet, and comforting scent.
– Harvest hay (or fresh cut grass)
– Bay leaves: It adds herbal scent.
– Coffee beans (or dried cocoa nibs)
– Tea leaves
– Sea salt
Forest:
– Eucalyptus leaves
– Sandalwood
– Sprigs of cedarwood and pine: Have an evergreen and woodsy aroma.
Substitutes:
– Essential oils (Christmas wreath, gingerbread, sugar cookie, forest pine, winter mint, cozy fireside, mistletoe, candy cane, cranberry): Holiday scents and Winter scents.
– Masala chai teabags
– Maple syrup
– Ginger powder (crystalized ginger or cut dry ginger): Offers spicy and warm aroma.
– Molasses
– Caramel or brown sugar cubes
– Hot cocoa
– Marshmallows
– Roasted Pecans
Accessories and essentials:
To simmer pots, you need these basic items.
1. Classic stainless saucepan or glass stovetop pot to simmer ingredients in boiling water.
2. Tap water or apple cider
3. Your favorite Winter simmer pot ingredients
4. A heat source (stove, candle warmer, or electric simmer pot)
5. Optional: an essential oil ceramic diffuser
Instructions:
Put your pan on an electric or gas stovetop in your kitchen. Fill 3/4 of the pot with water and add ingredients. Bring the water to boil and slow it down to low flame. Let it simmer for a maximum of 2-3 hours. Add more water as needed. Keep the lid open when you turn off the stove for the scents to spread in your atmosphere.
How long lasting are simmer pots?
Simmer pots mostly last for five days but the durability of simmering pot depends upon the ingredients and storage method. You can use aromatics for up to 5 days if they are drained and stored in a cool and dry place like a refrigerator, and rehydrated with new water. If your recipe does not include fresh fruit slices, simply switch off the stove and cover the pot once it cools down. You can also remove fresh fruits and fridge storage. When you need more stovetop potpourri, reheat it. Reuse until the scent vanishes.
What to do with simmered ingredients?
You can repurpose your Christmas simmered pot ingredients in multiple ways when you are done using them.
– Reuse it for another Simmer: You can reuse the ingredients for a simmer pot later if they still smell strong. Simply add more water and simmer.
– Garden Fertilizer: You can use the cooled, simmering ingredients as natural fertilizer in your garden or flowerpots. Herbs and citrus peels help to improve the soil.
– Air Freshener: Before discarding your simmering ingredient, transfer all your drained ingredients to a small dish and use as an instant natural air freshener. Add some drops of essential oil.
– Garbage Disposal Cleaner: You can use citrus fruits or peels like lemon, or orange to make your waste disposal smell better. Simply let them sit on the sink drain and smell the fresh scent when you wash the dishes.
– Dispose off into the trash bin: You can simply dispose off the used ingredient into compost. But before throwing them make sure that they are cool to avoid melting the garbage bag.
50 Christmas Simmer Pot Winter Recipes
All these recipes are simple to quantify:
For store-bought potpourri simply add 3 tablespoons to 1 cup of boiling water.
For homemade potpourri there is no set rule but 3-5 pieces of each spice, and 4-5 slices of fruits per 1 cup of boiling water is good enough.
Winter potpourri gift box makes great Christmas gift for neighbor, teacher, coworkers, and friends.
Classic Holiday Mix
1. Classic Christmas Potpourri
Orange Slices, Apple Slices, Cranberries, Cinnamon Sticks, Star Anise, Cloves, and Rosemary or Pine. It is a warm seasonal blend of citrus and sweet spices.
2. Apple Cinnamon Simmer Pot
Red Apples, Cinnamon, Anise Stars, Whole Cloves, Ground Cardamom, and Vanilla Extract. It offers cozy winter vibes with a warm, spicy scent and fruity, sweet overtones.
3. Holiday Simmer Pot
Sprigs of cedar or pine, cinnamon essential oil, cloves, star anise, uva ursi leaves (bearberry leaves), orange slices, and cranberries.
4. Christmas Crockpot Potpourri
Slices of apple, lemon, and orange with peel, fresh cranberries, pine cones, pine branches, rosemary sprigs, and cloves with vanilla. The aroma of winter solstice simmer pot is woodsy, lemony, and fruity, enlivening your room.
5. Jingle Bells
Lime, Lavender, and Rosemary. It is a perfect blend of crisp winter morning.
6. Apple Cider Stovetop Potpourri
Apple Slices, Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, nutmeg, Star Anise, and vanilla extract. It has a cozy and spiced aroma.
7. Rustic Christmas Cranberry
Bay Leaves, Slices of Apple and Orange, Cranberries and All Spice.
Get this: Festive Holiday Simmer Mix
8. Simply Smells like Christmas
Pine Needles, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cranberries, Cloves, Nutmeg, Vanilla, and Rosemary.
9. Gingerbread Aroma
Gingerbread fragrance oil drops with slices of oranges, cloves, cinnamon stick, and all spice.
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10. Nutty Holiday Blend
Orange, Mint, Almond Extract, and Ginger.
Winter Wonderland
11. Woodland Winter Simmering Pot
This stove top recipe provides you a complete winter vibe with evergreen sprigs, slices of lime or lemon, juniper berries, pine cones, and acorns.
12. Winter Spice
Pine Clippings, Cranberries, Orange Slices, Grapefruit Wedges, cinnamon Sticks and Cloves. It combines warm, spicy festive tones with fresh, woodsy, and citrus aromas.
13. Frosted Forest
Chamomile tea bags, Juniper Berries, Dried Rosemary, and Cloves.
Get this: Holiday simmer pack
14. Eucalyptus Simmer Pot
2 sprigs of Eucalyptus, a slice of lemon, dried chamomile, and 6 sprigs of mint. Natural scents help to relax, clear the airways, increase mood, and refresh your environment.
15. Homemade Stove top Potpourri
Dried Apple and Oranges with Cinnamon stick, star anise, ground cloves, and putka pods. Add essential oil if you like.
16. Festive Comfort
Dried Orange Slice, Dried Cranberries, Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, All spices, and Rosemary.
17. Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Cocoa powder, vanilla beans, and peppermint bunch.
18. Pomegranate and Cranberry
Pomegranate, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberries, Cloves, Vanilla Extract and Rosemary.
Outdoorsy Earth Scents
19. Juniper Berries Delight
Orange, Rosemary, and Juniper Berries.
20. Warm Outdoors
Bunch of Cedar, Pears, Mesquite Wood Chips, Cinnamon Sticks, Cloves for Christmas simmer pot recipe.
21. Evergreen Bliss
Pine cones, Pine branches, Rosemary, Cranberries and Lemon.
22. Canadian Woodsy Forest
Dried Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Cedar or Spruce Sprigs.
23. Spiced Vanilla Orchard
Apple, cinnamon, bay leaves, and vanilla.
Get this: Orchard simmer mix
24. Harvest Spice Simmer Pot
Dried fruit, whole spices, and herbs.
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Beautiful Meadows
25. Lavender and lemon potpourri
Simmer pots with fresh lavender, vanilla, and a slice of lemon to naturally refresh the air, ease tension, and encourage relaxation.
26. Rose petal and Eucalyptus
A simple love scent of rose petals, and eucalyptus in rose water.
27. Blueberries and lavender
Blueberries, Grapefruit, Lime, and Mint with lavender essential oil drops.
28. Brightly Floral
Orange slices, Peppermint, Bay Leaves, Calendula, and Chamomile tea bags.
29. Happy Go Lucky
Eucalyptus, Lemon Slices, Dried Chamomile, and Rose Petals.
30. Love is in the air
Rosemary, Lavender, Rose Petals, Lemon Slices, Lavender, and Rose Essential Oils.
31. Warm Floral Scent
Dried jasmine, lavender buds, figs, and pomegranate.
Warm Christmas Eve
32. Ginger and Mint Stove Top Potpourri
Simmering a cup mint, a lemon, and an inch ginger slices improves mood, purifies the air, and encourages rest and well-being.
33. Herbal Simmer Pot
Evergreen sprigs, cloves, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon sticks for cleaning house scent.
34. Earthy Indoors
Vanilla Beans, Star Anise, Crushed Cardamom Pods, Moss, Dried Ginger, Sage Leaves, and Nutmeg Seeds.
35. Chai Spice Fusion
Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, orange pekoe tea bags, and vanilla essence.
36. Cozy Cappuccino
Coffee Beans, Cinnamon Sticks and Orange Slices. It creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
37. Herbal Spice Magic
Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Nutmeg, Anise Seed, and Ground Ginger.
38. Coffee Cake Air Freshener
Coffee Beans or leftover coffee grinds, Cinnamon Sticks and Molasses.
Sweet and Zesty
39. Lime and Rosemary Simmer
The aromas of simmering slices of lime, vanilla extract, and a bunch of rosemary improves mood, freshen the air, and encourage relaxation.
40. Grapefruit and Peppercorn
Ruby Red Grapefruit slices, Meyer Lemon Slices, Rosemary, and Peppercorns.
41. Tangy Calm
Orange, Lemon, Lavender, and Thyme
42. Dried Citrus
Rosemary, Lavender Clipping, Dried Orange and lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg.
43. Subtle Spice Freshness
Lemon, Peppercorns, Vanilla Extract and Rosemary.
44. Zesty Spice Mix
Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, Vanilla, Apple, and orange peels.
45. Minty Citrus
Thyme, Spearmint, Limes, and Peppermint Extract.
46. Cold and Flu Relief
Orange Slices, Cloves, Dried Rosemary, and Cinnamon Sticks with 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
Fruity Freshness
47. Pear Spice Simmer Pot
Pear slices with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and fresh ginger.
48. Subtle Green
Cucumbers, Basil leaves, Lime, and Mint.
49. Berry Sweet
Berries, Candy Cane, All spice, and Bay Leaves.
50. Feels like Summer in Winter
Lemon, Orange, Mint, and Coconut Extract. It has a refreshing aroma, helps to boost mood and release stress.
51. Romantic Valentines Simmer Pot
Rose Petal, Grapefruit, Chopped Ginger, peppercorns, and Cloves. It enhances mood, immune system, skin benefits and cozy ambience.
52. Tropical Fruit Stove Top Fragrance
Pineapple, kiwi, orange, and coconut with ginger. This tropical twist brightens up your winter days.
Get this: Tropical simmer mix
Conclusion:
Turn your home into a fragrant haven by trying different recipes from these Christmas simmer pot winter ideas into your routine. Each combination captures the warmth and pleasure of the festive season, providing a comfortable atmosphere ideal for gathering or quiet time. Let the spirit of Christmas enter your house and embrace the beauty of natural fragrance.
Written by: Alveena Nazir
