Spring Simmer Pot Recipe

Ready for some spring magic? A spring simmer pot recipe, filled with citrus and herbs, is here to help you usher in the season with a clean, fresh start.

Hello, friend! Is it spring in your neck of the woods? Over here, I’m starting to see flowers, green leaves on the trees, and little shoots of herbs coming up in my garden. Those new signs of life feel so good after a long winter!

Today’s project is a little something to help you welcome the season. It’s a spring simmer pot recipe, similar to the fall simmer pot and this Christmas simmer pot I shared a while back.

Typically, we don’t think of potpourri or simmer pots this time of year, but it is still chilly enough in the house to enjoy a little steam from a simmer pot, and there are so many good smells we can add – right from our emerging gardens.

It’s simple and full of fresh ingredients that you can gather and begin enjoying in minutes.

Ready for an easy-peasy way to make your home smell fresh, clean and overall amazing? Me too, let’s go!

What is a Simmer Pot

Simmer pots, also known as stovetop potpourri, are typically combinations of water, fruit, herbs, spices and other fragrant ingredients that are simmered together on the stove top or in a slow cooker. As the mixture simmers, it releases delicious fragrances into the air to make your home smell fabulous.

A natural air freshener with incredible aroma – what could be better?

Gotta Love It

I love a good simmering potpourri. Let me tell you why.

• Made of natural ingredients, nothing synthetic
• Super easy and inexpensive to throw together
• Bursting with authentic freshness that cannot be replicated with a scented candle
• A true use-what-you-got recipe (even kitchen scraps!)
• The perfect spring-cleaning companion

Ingredients and Supplies for a Spring Simmer Pot

You’re going to want a large pot or crock pot for heating and keeping your stovetop potpourri warm. You’ll also need a few simple ingredients.

Citrus Fruits

• 1-2 limes (cut in slices)
• 1 lemon (cut in slices)

Herb Ideas

• Peppermint
• Lemon Balm
• Lavender sprigs
• Rosemary sprigs
• Thyme (lemon thyme smells very nice)

I like harvesting sprigs of new herbs from my garden for this spring stovetop potpourri. Fresh is my favorite, but if you don’t have access to fresh herbs, try it out with some dry versions. It’ll still smell delightful!

How to Make and Use this Spring Simmer Pot Recipe

1. Fill a large pot or slow cooker with water.
2. Slice your fruit.
3. Add the citrus slices and herbs to a large pot.
4. Bring the pot to boil on the stove.
5. Reduce to low heat and keep at a low simmer on the stove or in a slow cooker.
6. Check the water level occasionally, adding more water as needed.

As long as you keep your water level high, you can enjoy hours of freshness!

Printable Recipe Card

Customize Your Spring Simmer Pot

Personally, I like to save orange slices for the holiday season, as that scent is so reminiscent for me. I find lemons and limes to be clean and fresh smelling – just like the spring and summer season. Feel free to experiment with whatever citrus you have to find your favorite combination.

Likewise, you can play around with the herbs. Use what you have on hand or try some new varieties. This recipe is very forgiving and designed to let you experiment.

A few fun ideas to customize your stovetop potpourri might be:

• Grapefruit (or any leftover citrus peels)
• Apple slices
• Mint
• Pine needles
• Vanilla extract

I could go on, but you get the idea. Enjoy being creative! That’s part of the fun of this simmer pot recipe.

If You Like this Idea, You’ll Love

Go ahead and give this simmer pot a try. I find it the perfect way to freshen up for spring, summer or any time of year. And if you try it, I’d love to hear what you used and what you thought of it! Let me know in the comments.

I hope you’re having a fabulous spring! Feel free to stay a while and look around. 🙂

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