Following on from my post on How To Make Your Home Smell Amazing. I thought that I would share some super easy stovetop potpourri recipes. I love making my home smell good using stovetop potpourri for many of the following reasons.
- It’s easy! It takes hardly any effort at all to throw some simple ingredients into a pot to simmer and make your home smell so good!
- It’s very economical. You will find that you probably already have most of the ingredients that you need in your pantry. I love candles, diffusers, and essential oils. But they don’t come cheap so I think you’ll definitely find that making your home smell great using stovetop potpourri is a much cheaper alternative.
- Your home will smell lovely all day! Even after you have finished simmering your ingredients on the stove. You will find that the gorgeous aroma will be long-lasting.
- Having a nicely scented home can lift your mood and make you feel relaxed.
Here Are A Few Easy Stovetop Potpourri Recipes That You Might Like To Try
Ingredients
- 3 slices of lemon
- slice 1/2 an apple
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cloves
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a pot full of water.
- Simmer on very low heat.
Ingredients
- A handful of fresh or dried cranberries
- 4 slices of oranges
- 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 3-star anise
- 2 cardamom pods
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a pot full of water.
- Simmer on low heat.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of lemon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- A small bunch of rosemary
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a pot of water
- simmer on low heat
Ingredients
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp of coconut extract
- 4 strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a pot full of water
- simmer on low heat
A Few Things To Consider
It’s important to remember to top up the pot with water every now and again. I usually like to set a timer so that I don’t forget. You could also make simmering potpourri in a slow cooker and have it on low heat for many hours.
You can get creative and combine any number of ingredients to come up with your own signature home scent!
I love this idea, can’t wait to try this. Think I would like a winter Christmas pot-pourri!
Yes! That’s a great idea!! 😊
Oh I haven’t tried a summer scent but that does sound like it would smell wonderful!!
I love it, one for each season! Looking forward to trying the summer one first, but honestly can’t wait for winter. Thanks!
I love these simple recipes to make your home smell delightful, the for sharing
I had no idea it was so easy to make potpourri at home. I can’t wait to try it!
Could you tell me how is this to be used and kept at home.
Hi Ruby! Just simmer the ingredients (like fruits, spices, or herbs) with water on low heat to fill your home with a lovely scent. Keep an eye on it and add water as needed. If there’s leftover potpourri, store it in the fridge for a few days and reheat it when you’re ready to use it again. Enjoy!