DIY Winter Stovetop Potpourri

Well, we might not have as many guests for the holidays this year, or any at all, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a pot of this amazing Winter Stovetop Potpourri.

Winter stovetop potpourri is the same thing as a winter simmer pot, or Christmas Simmer pot, or Holiday Stovetop Potpourri, or Fall Simmer Pot ….I think you get the idea!

It’s basically a pot of delicious-smelling things that simmer and fill your home with a wonderful scent.

Simmer pots are a cinch to craft and a great way to make your home smell nice and natural. This blend of fresh herbs, spices, cranberries, and oranges will please the pickiest noses.

I should know since my family is super sensitive to any scents! When I go overboard, my husband likes to say it feels like he has a cinnamon stick up his nose.

girl standing laughing with a wooden spoon in her hand, wearing a black and white sweater in a kitchen

This recipe calls for a delicate balance of ingredients to create a light, fresh scent. If you wish to create a stronger scent, just double up on the spices!

Let’s gather up our ingredients for this winter simmer pot and get simmering!

Things You’ll Need

2 Cinnamon Sticks
Half of an orange sliced
2 sprigs of Rosemary
Dash of Nutmeg
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Handful of Cranberries
4 cups of Water

How to Make Winter Stovetop Potpourri

Combine all ingredients in a pot on the stove and simmer on the stove as long as you like. Keep an eye on it; add more water to the pot as the level gets low.
After you’re finished, strain the ingredients and store them in a Tupperware in the fridge for a near-future simmer pot. The scents last multiple times over.

putting srpigs of reosemary in a pot full of water for potpourri

holding cranberries for a winter simmer pot

It’s important to note that while this simmer pot recipe will look and smell good enough to eat – please refrain. It’s for noses only. 🙂

After the holidays, you may be over the whole cinnamon/clove thing, so try a combination of these ingredients for a fresh, Happy New Year simmer pot.

a kitchen with a red pot on the stove and a tea towel next to it with a wood cutting board

Perhaps while you’re spring cleaning!

Happy New Year Simmer Pot

Lemon Peels or Slices
Rosemary Sprigs
Lavender Essential Oil or Buds
Bay Leaves
Ginger
Eucalyptus or Pine Branches

Where to Buy Cinnamon Sticks Cheap

I had some questions about the best places to buy cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon Sticks can be pricey, and you don’t get that many in a jar!

Here are a few places to look for Cinnamon Sticks on the Cheap:

Dollar Stores – check the food/spice aisle
Walmart Great Value Cinnamon Sticks- they sell a bulk container of them for under $10!
The Bulk Bins at your local grocery store are often cheaper per pound than buying the containers. They don’t always offer cinnamon sticks, but they’re worth a look.
Amazon Cinnamon: They often have 1-2 pound bags for sale (that’s 100-150 sticks of cinnamon!).

I hope you guys enjoy this winter stovetop potpourri!

Xo Karen