There’s no better time to make a simmer pot than the fall and winter. This time of year is filled with seasonal fruits like pumpkins, apples, and pears, which lend themselves to comforting recipes—including simmer pots. If you’re new to the concept, stovetop simmer pots are simple to make. Just gather your favorite fruits, herbs, extracts, and spices, throw them in a pot with water, and let them simmer to naturally freshen your home. Below are a few fall and holiday-inspired simmer pots that will make you feel cozy all season long.
Maintain low heat so the mixture stays at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil. As it releases fragrant steam, add water as needed to keep the ingredients fully submerged. And never leave the pot unattended!
Vanilla, Citrus, and Sage Simmer Pot
Credit: Jennifer Causey
This simmer pot is simple and delightful. All you need is citrus, rosemary, and vanilla to fill your home with a warm, fresh scent in less than 10 minutes.
Stovetop Holiday Potpourri Gift Bag
Holiday Stovetop Potpourri Old Sat Farm.
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Old Salt Farm—Kierste Wade
Looking for a thoughtful, inexpensive gift? Make this Stovetop Potpourri bag from Kierste Wade of Old Salt Farm. It includes three of Wade’s favorite Christmas scents: peppermint, pine, and cinnamon, for a combination that exudes Christmas perfection, she says.
Gingerbread Cookie Simmer Pot
Sustainable in the Suburbs Simmer Pot.
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Sarah Robertson-Barnes
Treat your family and friends to this gingerbread cookie simmer pot jar from Sarah of Sustainable in the Suburbs. This recipe will warm your home with dried ginger, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Christmas Simmer Pot
The Real Food Dietitians.
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The Real Food Dietitians
Cook up some holiday cheer with this simmer pot by The Real Food Dietitians. This recipe has zesty orange slices, cranberries, rosemary, fresh pine, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and nutmeg, which help you celebrate the season.
Fall Simmer Pot
Fall Simmer Pot.
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Simply Beyond Herbs
If you can’t get enough of fall, try this simmer pot from Vladka of Simply Beyond Herbs. She recommends adding seasonal fruits like pumpkins, pears, apples, or quince. She even adds items from her walks, such as cones and rose hips!
Apple Orange Simmer Pot
Apple Orange Simmer pot.
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Kathleen Hansen
You’ll fall for this sweet, spicy, and fresh simmer pot from Kathleen’s Cravings. It offers the sweet scent of apple, the bright scent of orange, the warmth of cinnamon, and spicy notes of cloves. Whip this up to feel cozy on a chilly day.
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