A simmer pot is a wonderful way to add the delicious aroma of Christmas to your home this holiday season.
This easy simmer pot recipe uses all natural ingredients, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Your home will be filled with the cozy, festive smell of Christmas before you know it! Some links in this post may lead to websites where we are an affiliate. Click [HERE] if you would like to read our disclosure statement.
I love that this recipe is so simple to create and can replace artificial and toxic air fresheners. It lends an inviting aroma to your home and has all of the cozy Christmas vibes. This will make your house smell so good!
A simmer pot is essentially potpourri in a pot!
You simmer a mixture of yummy ingredients and let your home take in the delicious smell. Simmer pots look so pretty too with all of the beautiful and natural ingredients.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS SIMMER POT
- 4 Cups of Water
- 1 Cup of Cranberries
- 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Sliced Medium Apple
- 1 Peeled and Sliced Orange (Optional – this will add a bit of a citrus scent)
- 1 T. of Cloves
- 1 T. of All Spice Seasoning
Step One: Slice the apple, and peel and slice the orange (the orange is optional, it adds a little bit of a citrus scent)
Step Two: Add 4 cups of water to a sauce pan on the stove top
Step Three: Add all of your ingredients
Step Four: Simmer on low heat for desired amount of time
Step Five: Enjoy the yummy smell of Christmas!
You can add a few drops of essential oil of your choice to make the smell even stronger! You can also add fresh Christmas tree clippings to your pot to add a delicious pine scent.
You will typically start to smell the scent after about 15-20 minutes of simmering. You will want to check on your simmer pot periodically. The water will begin to evaporate, so you may need to add more water every now and again, based on how long you want to continue simmeringt. I like to check mine every 2 hours or so and add more water if needed. The scent will still remain, even after new water is added.
Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe
This yummy simmer pot recipe will have your home smelling like Christmas!
Ingredients
- 4 Cups of Water
- 1 Cup of Cranberries
- 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Sliced Medium Apple
- 1 Sliced Medium Orange (Optional)
- 1 T. of Whole Cloves
- 1 T. of All Spice Seasoning
Instructions
- Slice Apple and Orange
- Add 4 Cups of Water to a Small Saucepan on the Stove Top
- Add in 1 Cup of Cranberries
- Add 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
- Add Cloves and All Spice Sasoning
- Simmer Over Low Heat
- Enjoy!
Notes
You will typically start to notice the scent about 15-20 minutes after simmering. The water will begin to evaporate after a while, so you may need to add more water depending on how long you plan to simmer your pot.
This simmer pot smells AMAZING! It is so festive and yummy! Enjoy having your home smell like Christmas this season!
SAVE IT FOR LATER
