This lavender lemon balm simmer pot is an easy way to make your home smell fresh and inviting. Just use a few simple herbs and flowers, and you’ll have a natural, calming scent in no time. It’s an affordable way to bring the smell of summer indoors.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s made with real herbs and flowers, so you don’t have to worry about any artificial fragrances.
You can mix and match the ingredients to create a scent that’s just right for you. Whether you like it more floral or herbal, it’s easy to tweak to your taste.
The ingredients are basic, and you might already have them at home in your garden! Plus, it’s easy on the wallet, making it a budget-friendly way to keep your space smelling amazing.
This simmer pot captures the fresh, vibrant smells of summer. It’s a great way to bring those lovely outdoor scents indoors.
Once you set it up, it pretty much takes care of itself. Just let it simmer, and enjoy the scent!
If you’re having people over, this simmer pot can make your home smell warm and welcoming. It’s a simple way to create an inviting feel for your guests.

Recipe Tips

Keep an eye on the water level: Make sure to check the simmer pot occasionally and add more water as needed. You want to keep the ingredients submerged to prevent them from burning and to maintain the fragrance.

Reuse and refresh: If the scent starts to fade, you can refresh the pot by adding a little more of your ingredients or a few drops of essential oil. You can also refrigerate the mixture and reuse it the next day by adding fresh water.

Simmer on low heat: Simmering on low heat is key. You want a gentle simmer to release the scents without cooking off all the water too quickly.

Equipement

Medium sized pot or dutch oven
Wooden spoon: for stirring on occasion while simmering

Tip: Do you have an abundance of lemon balm in your garden! Try out my favorite lemonade recipe, its my farmhouse lemon balm lemonade recipe!

Ingredients

Lavender: fresh or dried works for this recipe
Lemon balm: fresh or dried, but I prefer fresh!
Fresh flowers: you can use fresh (or even dried) chamomile, little daisy, etc. This is to make it pretty and summery!

How to Make Lavender Lemon Balm Simmer Pot

Prepare the ingredients: If using fresh herbs and flowers, rinse them gently under cool water to remove any dirt or debris. If using dried herbs, measure out the desired amounts.

Fill the pot: Fill a medium-sized pot or dutch oven with about 4 cups of water. You’ll want your pot to have at least 1-2 inches of water in it.

Add the ingredients: Add the lemon balm, lavender, and fresh florals or chamomile to the water.

Simmer: Place the pot on the stove over low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer gently. As it heats, the water will release the soothing and aromatic scents of the herbs and flowers.

Enjoy the aroma: Let the simmer pot fill your home with a fresh, summery floral scent. You can simmer it for a few hours, adding more water as needed to keep the ingredients covered.

Refresh as needed: After a few hours, the scent may fade. To refresh it, you can add more water and a few more sprigs of lemon balm or lavender.

Store leftovers: If you want to save the mixture for another day, let it cool completely. Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and reheat it the next time you want to use it. It is good for 2-3 uses.

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