Last Updated on March 21, 2021 by Ellen Christian
Looking for an easy homemade simmering potpourri recipe? Learn how to make stove potpourri and make your house smell good naturally.
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I love being able to scent my home without using chemicals. Have you had a chance to try this cranberry stovetop potpourri yet? It has wonderful fall scents.
Or, you might want to learn how to freshen indoor air naturally with this coffee tealight. Who can resist the smell of coffee?
Easy Homemade Simmering Potpourri
The past few mornings when I’ve woken up, I’ve needed to put on a light sweater. We still have a little bit of time before winter arrives, but I know it won’t be that long.
Instead of being able to open the windows to freshen a room, I’ll need to use simmering potpourri instead.
I made this easy homemade potpourri with oranges a few years ago as a Christmas gift, and it was a big hit. You can change up this recipe based on what you have in the cupboard or what’s on sale.
Since you are only using it to scent the room, you don’t need to buy organic but please don’t buy things with artificial scents, or you’ll be breathing in those chemicals.
I packaged my homemade dried potpourri in a Mason and tied it with a beautiful ribbon. If you’re not giving yours as a gift, you can store it in any tightly covered jar or tin to keep the fragrance from disappearing.
What can I simmer to make my home smell good?
- Tiny pinecones (for appearance, not scent) optional
- Mason jar or another type
- Twine or ribbon
How do you make homemade simmering potpourri?
There are no real directions for this easy homemade simmering potpourri recipe. I place a few of each into the jar until the jar is full.
You can make layers or make a big batch in a bowl, stir it up and then divide it among jars. Then put the top on the jar and tie it with twine or ribbon if you’re giving it as a gift.
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Take about a tablespoon or two of the mix, being sure to get a bit of each item, and place it in a small pot with a few cups of water. Put the pot on the stove and simmer on a very low heat to release the scent.
Always watch the pot and add more water as needed.
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