Nothing refreshes a house after a long winter quite like the scent of spring permeating every corner. It truly smells wonderful. To create this, we’ll use the Spring Simmer Pot Recipe – A stovetop incense burner where you place fresh fruit and herbs in a mug of water and let the heat do the rest.
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 1 lime
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of dried lavender
- Water (enough to fill your saucepan ¾ full)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cut the lemons and limes in the usual round way – We just want to open them up to release the wonderful citrus oils into the water.
Step 2: Fill a small saucepan or Dutch oven about three-quarters full with tap water and place it on your stovetop burner.
Step 3: Add citrus slices, rosemary sprigs, lavender, and vanilla extract to the water, then stir well.
Step 4: Set the stove to low heat – Tip: Set a timer on your phone to check the water level every 45 minutes. Add more hot water from the tap if it gets low, to preserve the aroma without burning the pot.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You’ll love this natural home fragrance. It’s fresh and natural, and it smells amazing when simmered on the stove! It’s a great fragrance to relax with a book and a cup of herbal tea – Warm vanilla and refreshing citrus blend creates a cozy and invigorating atmosphere that instantly lifts your mood.
I’d love to hear how yours turned out! Drop a comment below and let me know your opinion.
Spring Simmer Pot Recipe
Fill your home with the fresh scent of spring! This easy simmer pot uses lemon, lime, and rosemary for a natural, chemical-free air freshener that smells like pure sunshine.
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 1 lime
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of dried lavender
- Water (enough to fill your saucepan ¾ full)
Instructions
- Cut the lemons and limes in the usual round way – We just want to open them up to release the wonderful citrus oils into the water.
- Fill a small saucepan or Dutch oven about three-quarters full with tap water and place it on your stovetop burner.
- Add citrus slices, rosemary sprigs, lavender, and vanilla extract to the water, then stir well.
- Set the stove to low heat – Tip: Set a timer on your phone to check the water level every 45 minutes. Add more hot water from the tap if it gets low, to preserve the aroma without burning the pot.
Notes
- If you don't have fresh rosemary, fresh thyme or mint also smells wonderful in this mix.
- Storage – You can let this cool down completely and store the pot (water and fruit included) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.