5 Simmer Pot Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas (without synthetic fragrance)
There's something about Christmas time that makes us want to fill our homes with warm and cozy scents. However, most candles are filled with synthetic fragrance and other ingredients that aren't great for our health. So instead, I recommend essential oils or a simmer pot!
What is a simmer pot?
A simmer pot is a boiling pot of water filled with fresh spices, herbs, and fruits. I love making simmer pots in the fall and winter because it makes your whole house smell divine.
Simmer pots are also easy to make and a great way to use leftover herbs or fruits you may have lying around.
Simmer pots also make a great gift! Just add all the ingredients to a jar and tie a ribbon!
Simmer Pot Recipes
Try these simmer pot recipes during your next holiday party, while you decorate the tree, or whenever you want a warm, fresh scent without synthetic fragrance!
Combine all ingredients in a pot or crockpot, and cover with a lid until warm. Once warm, partially remove the lid and turn the heat low.
Add more water as necessary, and use it for up to one week!
These recipes don't have to be exact, so throw in what you have and adjust to your preferred scent!
Cinnamon Spice
Cinnamon Sticks
Orange Peels
Cranberries
*If you like making an orange garland around the holidays, this is the perfect simmer pot to make with any extras!
Holiday Fresh
Lemon
Apple Slices
Rosemary
You'll love this one if you're looking for a citrusy, fresh scent.
Classic Christmas
Orange
Cinnamon sticks
Cranberries
Pine or spruce needles
Whole cloves
Vanilla (optional)
If you want a classic Christmas scent, this is it! Perfect for enjoying while you sip hot cocoa by the fire.
Gingerbread Cookie
Ginger
Cinnamon
Cloves
Nutmeg
Vanilla
If you want your house to smell like freshly baked gingerbread cookies, here's your recipe.
If you try any of these recipes this season, tag me on TikTok and Instagram.