Fall Simmer Pot Recipe (2024)

Hosting family or friends this Thanksgiving or Christmas season? This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe comes with both stovetop and Crock-Pot directions. Only five minutes to prep this homemade potpourri! Cook as long as you would like.

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One way to keep your home smelling good this Thanksgiving (and Christmas) season is with a Simmer Pot. A simmer pot takes natural ingredients and warms them on the stove releasing a combination of scents into the air making your home smell warm and inviting to guests.

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Hostess Tips and Tricks

Because I am a terrible host, I put together our Hosting Tips and Tricks post. You guys must know the struggle is real, because you guys have pinned this post like crazy! If you are hosting a holiday gathering this fall, I suggest you take on some of these tips and tricks. A Fall Simmer Pot would be an excellent way to make your home smell inviting even if the outdoors temperature is 80 degrees and there isn’t a sign of snow on the ground.

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Friendsgiving

This year might be the first Thanksgiving, in my almost 40 years of life, we are not with family. In fact, I will spend a good chuck of it flying my girls back and forth from Florida to Virginia, only to not celebrate with them. I am not looking forward to it. This Thanksgiving is our first ever Friendsgiving – time with friends and giving thanks for the “family” we have 1,000 miles away from family by blood.

What is Friendsgiving?

Friendsgiving is not that old. It originated in 2009. It is a celebration of Thanksgiving among friends when you can’t be around family (or chose not to be) for the holidays.

We have the perfect post to get you started – Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas with Friends. Share and Pin to your Thanksgiving Pinterest Board and grab ideas when you gather with friends!

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This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe would be perfect for your stovetop if you are hosting!

Fall Simmer Pot Recipe Ingredients

The prep time for this simmer pot is only 5 minutes.

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You can use any pot to simmer that holds your ingredients but I fell in love with this discounted cooper simmer pot, isn’t it beautiful!?

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Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

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  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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Hosting family or friends this Thanksgiving or Christmas season? This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe comes with both stovetop and Crock-Pot directions. Only five minutes to prep this homemade potpourri!

  • 1 orange, cut into chunks
  • 1 apple, cut into chunks
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Water

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Fill your saucepan with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.
2. Place the sauce pan on the stovetop and bring to high heat. Do not allow the water to boil. Once you see the first sign of a bubble, immediately, lower your temperature to low allowing the water to simmer.
3. Add more water to the pan as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.
4. Discard ingredients after use.

Crock-Pot Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of the slow cooker. Fill your Crock-Pot with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.
2. Turn the slow cooker on high and allow to cook with the lid off.
3. Add more water to the slow cooker as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.
4. Discard ingredients after use.

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Fall Simmer Pot Recipe Directions

The prep time for this simmer pot is only 5 minutes. Prepare the pot at least an hour before your guests arrive. You can cook as long as you like as long as you keep it on low.

There are two ways to cook your simmer pot. First on the stove top, second in the Crock-Pot.

Stovetop Instructions

First, begin by placing all ingredients in a saucepan. Fill your saucepan with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.

Next, place the sauce pan on the stovetop and bring to high heat. Do not allow the water to boil. Once you see the first sign of a bubble, lower your temperature to low allowing the water to simmer.

Add more water to the pan as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.

Discard ingredients after use.

Crock-Pot Instructions

First, begin by placing all your ingredients in the bowl of the slow cooker. Fill your Crock-Pot with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.

Turn the slow cooker on high and allow your simmer pot ingredients to cook with the lid off.

Add more water to the slow cooker as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.

Discard ingredients after use.

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FAQs

How long does a fall simmer pot last? ›

Your simmering pot should last 24 hours on the stovetop. If you only use peels and spices without fresh food, it can last up to four days! All you have to do is replenish the water about every 30-45 minutes. That way, you'll constantly have the simmering aromatics filling your house with all the scents of fall.

Can you use a crockpot as a simmer pot? ›

Simmer pots, or stovetop potpourri, can be made in the crockpot too!

Can I leave a simmer pot overnight? ›

This simmer pot will last 2-7 days: After simmering for a few hours, allow to cool, then cover the pot and let it sit on the turned-off stove until the next day. Remove the lid and bring it to a simmer again then next day. Add fresh water as needed so there is always liquid in the pot.

How many times can I reuse a simmer pot? ›

A: Depending on what ingredients you've used in your simmer pot, you can reuse the same one for several days! Simply continue to replace the water as needed.

How often do you change a simmer pot? ›

Tips on How To Make A Simmer Pot

If you've included fruit in your recipe, then it's best to use that pot for only 1 day. However, if your recipe doesn't include fresh fruits then you can simply cover the pot when it's not in use and then reheat it whenever you'd like to fill your house with the lovely scents again.

What can I use to make my house smell good all the time? ›

  • Simmer Pot Infusions. Using a simmer pot is one of the easy ways to make your house smell good fast. ...
  • Absorb Bad Kitchen Smells with Baking Soda. ...
  • Deodorize Carpets and Rugs. ...
  • Add Live Plants. ...
  • Natural Room Freshener. ...
  • Utilize Air Filters. ...
  • Clean the Garbage Disposal. ...
  • Don't Neglect the Garbage Can.
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Does boiling vinegar and water remove odors? ›

Similar to boiling lemons or making stovetop potpourri, vinegar steam is a great way to neutralize potent smells. Add half a cup of vinegar to one cup of water and simmer on the stove while you cook (or after) to absorb any smells in the air.

Should you simmer pot open or closed? ›

Simmering and Boiling

Keep the lid on if you want to bring something to a simmer or a boil for two reasons. "One, heat escapes through an open lid, so it would take longer for water to come to a boil," says Ronna Welsh of Purple Kale Kitchenworks.

How long can you leave a simmer pot on the stove? ›

If there are no fresh fruit slices in your recipe, simply turn off the stove and cover the pot with a lid in between uses. Reheat when you need another dose of stovetop potpourri. According to the Happier Homemaker, with this method, your simmer pot can last four days.

How long does a simmer pot take? ›

Add the ingredients to the pot and bring everything to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for 2-3 hours. Throughout the simmer, add additional water as needed to keep the sweet-scented smell filling the room. NOTE: This simmer pot will last 2-7 days!

What to do with your simmer pot after? ›

What do you do with a simmer pot after cooking? It is possible to reuse a simmer pot a second time. To reuse, drain water from the simmer pot ingredients. After the ingredients are drained and have cooled, store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, depending on what ingredients you used.

What is the point of a simmer pot? ›

A simmer pot is a clever, all-natural way to waft a pleasant aroma throughout your entire house. Just put the ingredients into a saucepan, cover with water and let simmer. The heat and steam will welcome your guests — or even help them feel like they've been transported somewhere else.

What does the cinnamon simmer pot mean? ›

Herbs & Spices for the Simmer Pot

Bay: protection and the consecration of wishes (You can write wishes or intentions on them before adding them to teh pot) Oranges: Lemon: cleansing & purification. Cinnamon: comfort, success, strength & prosperity. Cloves: drive away negativity and attract positivity.

How do you preserve a simmer pot? ›

Add more water as the original water evaporates. It won't look pretty but if you keep adding water you can use a simmer pot for multiple days. You can also make a simmer pot in a slow cooker. Just leave the lid cracked a little bit and keep an eye on the water levels so it doesn't run dry.

How long does stovetop potpourri last? ›

When the water begins to evaporate, add more! Your stove top holiday potpourri will last 3 to 5 days. Holiday Stove Top Potpourri is totally natural, toxin free, and will last several days.

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