What to boil to make house smell good
This post contains affiliate links & photos. See our full disclosure here. Simmer pot or stovetop potpourri is a super easy way to make your house smell delicious and inviting! All ingredients can be kept on hand throughout the year to whip up the potpourri to make your house smell amazing whenever you want to!
Simmer Pot FAQ’sQuestion: How can I make my house smell good with orange peels?Answer: You can add them to a simmering stovetop or slow cooker potpourri. Question: What can I boil to make my house smell good?Answer: You can boil just about any foods that have a pleasant aroma to make your house smell good. Apples, berries, orange peels, lemon peels, lime peels, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon sticks, mint leaves and more. A simmer pot is a great way to do this. Question: What is a Simmer Pot?Answer: Essentially, you could describe a simmer pot as a pot full of water and potpourri simmering away on the stove all day. What are the benefits of a simmer pot?Answer: Simmer pots are a natural way to scent your home and add humidity – which is much needed in winter – to the air all at once. Question: How long does simmering potpourri last?Answer: That depends on the freshness of your ingredients. I would say you could get 3-4 days from one pot of homemade potpourri, if you keep adding fresh water to top up the pot. How to Create a Simmer PotSimmering potpourri is a lovely way to make your house smell amazing during the holiday season, or any time of year! And it’s literally the easiest thing to make. The hardest part is making sure to keep the sauce pan topped up with water all day…but that isn’t an issue if you decide to make the slow cooker version! Stovetop Simmer Pot MethodFill a small saucepan or cast iron pot with water. Then add your simmering ingredients, using your own recipe or one of the recipes below, and simmer on low for a couple of hours. Add water as needed. What You’ll Need:
Crockpot Potpourri or Slower Cooker Simmering Potpourri MethodFill the slow cooker most of the way with water, and add your ingredients. Turn it on low and let it simmer all day. Check and add water as needed. What You’ll Need
How to Create a Simmer Pot Video TutorialCheck out the video tutorial where I break all the steps down for you on our Youtube channel. Simple Simmer Pot Recipes for Each SeasonEach of the ingredients for these homemade simmering blend smells really good and home-y on their own. But the combination of delicious things is what really makes these simmering potpourri recipes smell so delicious. Note: Simmer pots recipes are more like guidelines or ideas. You can remix them to your liking or to whatever you have on hand in the pantry! Fall Simmer Pot RecipesApple Cinnamon
Pumpkin Spice
Winter Simmer Pot RecipesCoffee
Winter Bonfire
Warm Winter Citrus
Christmas Simmer Pot RecipesClassic Christmas
Canadian Christmas
Spring Simmer Pot RecipesLemon Rosemary (aka William Sonoma)
Lime Rosemary
Lime Mint & Thyme
Summer Simmer Pot RecipesOrange Creamsicle
Strawberry Lemonade
Mojito
Grapefruit Lavender
Cucumber Lime Mint
Strawberry Basil
You can give simmering potpourri as gifts for Christmas, Thanksgiving or even birthdays. Simply dry the fruit slices in the oven or dehydrator, then pair them up with sprigs of greenery, whole cloves, bottles extracts according to the recipe ideas above. You could then package them in:
Simmering Potpourri Use and Safety Tips
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Have you ever made stovetop simmering potpourri? Doesn’t it just make your house smell amazing?!Post navigationWhat can I boil to make my house smell better?Question: What can I boil to make my house smell good? Answer: You can boil just about any foods that have a pleasant aroma to make your house smell good. Apples, berries, orange peels, lemon peels, lime peels, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon sticks, mint leaves and more. A simmer pot is a great way to do this.
What can I boil to make apartment smell good?A better and safer alternative to candles with artificial scents is to do what your grandmother did: simmer a pot of spices on your stove! Ingredients like cinnamon sticks, apple peels, orange rinds, cloves, apple juice, vanilla, anise, and nutmeg will soon make your home smell like you've been baking all day.
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