SPRINGTIME LAVENDER SIMMER POT

If you are conscious of avoiding unwanted, harsh chemicals in your home, and also want a home that smells nice, this Lavender Spring Simmer Pot recipe is a great way to make your home smell like springtime!

I love this new springtime simmer pot recipe, it is a simple way to keep us motivated during our spring cleaning. There is nothing more blissful than cleaning with the sweet smell of springtime in the air.

What is a Simmer Pot?

A simmer pot can also be called stovetop potpourri. Both are a mix of dried lavender, herbs, fruits, and other natural ingredients. They are combined and added to a pot of water to simmer for hours, letting the mixture of aroma fill the home. Resulting in a beautiful aromatic home environment.

Simmer pots are a natural way to make your own home smell like Springtime without harsh, chemical-filled candles and plug-ins. 

What is in a Springtime Simmer Pot?

A spring simmer pot is a combination of ingredients that brings the fresh smell of spring into your home. Winter and fall simmer pots have a deeper, cozy smell. They usually include cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and other deep woody ingredients, perfect for a crisp, cold day. A spring simmer pot includes fresh ingredients such as lavender, citrus fruits, light natural spices, and other spring produce.

What You Need to Make a Lavender Spring Simmer Pot

• 4 cups of fresh water
• A large pot 
• 2 tablespoons of dried lavender
• 1 large lemon (other citrus fruits can be substituted)
• 3 springs of rosemary or other herbs
• Flower buds or petals
• Vanilla extract (optional)

How to Make a Simmer Pot

1. Start by slicing the lemon into thin slices.
2. In a large pot, fill it with 4 cups of water. Turn your stove to medium-high.
3. Add all of the ingredients to the pot (lavender, lemon, herbs, extracts, and floral petals).
4. Once the pot reaches a simmer, turn the stove down to low heat.
5. Let the ingredients simmer for a few hours, and remember to periodically to make sure you have enough water. Add more water to the simmering pot when needed to avoid it from drying out.

Spring Simmer Pot - The Perfect Gift

With Mother's Day, Easter and Passover right around the corner, this simmer pot can be transformed into a wonderful gift.  All you need is a mason jar and some twine or ribbon to package the gift.  You can use fresh lemon if you're giving it the same day, or you can dry out the lemon slices to extend the shelf life of the simmer pot mixture. 

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EQUIPMENT

• Large Pot Choose a pot that can accommodate the ingredients and has enough capacity for the water to simmer without overflowing.
• Stove A heat source to simmer the ingredients. Ensure your stove is in good working condition and can be controlled at various heat levels.
• Knife and Cutting Board To slice the lemon into thin slices.
• Spoon or Stirring Utensil To stir the ingredients and ensure even distribution in the pot.
• Timer Use a timer to keep track of the simmering time, ensuring the ingredients infuse properly.

INGREDIENTS