If you are conscious of avoiding unwanted chemicals in your home, but also want a home that smells nice, this lavender spring simmer pot recipe is a great way to make your home smell like spring acting as a natural air freshener.
I have become a huge fan of this new springtime recipe. It is a simple way to keep me motivated during my spring cleaning. There is nothing more motivating than spring cleaning with the sweet smell of spring fresh air.
If you enjoy seasonal homemaking, check out my lavender lemon balm simmer pot, or start gardening with some frost-rolerant vegetables to plant in early spring, or 5 steps to prepare your strawberry patch.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this simmer pot smelled amazing! The lavender and lemon made the whole house feel fresh and clean. I used dried rosemary because it’s what I had, and it still turned out lovely. I’ll be making this again for sure.” – Jamie
Ingredients
Recipe Tips
Use a mini crockpot: Let it simmer safely all day without tying up the stovetop. I use my crockpot often during the colder months, especially for recipes like my homemade apple butter or when I’m batch cooking for the week.
Try other florals: Don’t have lavender? Dried rose petals or chamomile work well too.
Keep an eye on the water: Always top up as needed so it doesn’t boil dry.
Reuse it tomorrow: Let it cool, store in the fridge, and simmer again the next day.
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Instructions
- Fill your pot with water: Pour 3 to 4 cups of water into a small saucepan or Dutch oven, filling it about ¾ full.
- Add the ingredients: Drop in the dried lavender, lemon slices, rosemary sprigs, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Bring to a simmer: Place the pot on the stove and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once it starts steaming, reduce the heat to low.
- Keep it going: Let it simmer as long as you’d like, checking occasionally to top up with more water if needed.
- Reuse as desired: You can reuse the simmer pot throughout the day. When you’re done, let it cool and store it in the fridge. Just reheat the next day to enjoy it again.
FAQ
Recipe Variations
I often use the same pot I cook in for my creamy andouille potato soup or easy crockpot chili.
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Lavender Spring Simmer Pot Recipe
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Sharp knife
- large pot
- Stovetop
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh water
- 4 sprigs of dried lavender
- 1 large lemon
- 3 sprigs of rosemary
- Flower buds or petals
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the lemon into thin rounds: Set aside while you prepare the pot.
- Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water: Place it on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
- Add all ingredients to the pot: This includes the sliced lemon, lavender, rosemary, and any floral petals you're using.
- Wait for the mixture to reach a simmer: Once it does, reduce the heat to low.
- Let it simmer for a few hours: Check on it occasionally to make sure there’s still enough water in the pot. Add more as needed to keep it from drying out.
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