Homemade summer stovetop potpourri is a great way to freshen your home naturally! Using slices of tangy lime, fresh mint, and zesty ginger, this citrus potpourri smells tropical and refreshing.
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Perfect for the spring or summer, stovetop potpourri is a great way to naturally freshen your home after cleaning, or before guests come over. If you are sensitive to smells, or just want a switch up from using candles, or essential oils, stovetop simmering pots are an easy and affordable alternative.
I am very sensitive to smells. Even natural smells from essential oils can be a problem for me but especially artificial fragrances. For the longest time, I couldn’t wear perfume because it would instantly give me a bad headache.
This is why I love to make my own natural homecare products, such as whipped shea body butter, and simmering potpourri blends, because I can control how strong the scent is. As a result, I don’t get a headache, and both my body care products and my home smell amazing. It’s a win-win situation!
If you struggle with sensitivity to smells or just want to freshen your home naturally, give this homemade summer stovetop potpourri recipe a try! It’s completely all-natural and very easy to customize.
What is a stovetop or simmering potpourri?
A stovetop or simmering potpourri is a blend of spices and fruit simmered over the stove for scent. There are an endless amount of combinations that can be created. There are often made around the holidays, but seasonal blends are becoming increasingly popular.
They are a great alternative to paraffin candles, and room sprays filled with artificial fragrances that can be harmful to your health.
What can I simmer on the stove to make my house smell good?
There are sooo many different combinations that can be created to make your house smell good!
In addition to this lime, mint, and ginger blend, you could make a lemon, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks blend. Or around the holidays’ make an apple with cinnamon and cloves blend.
Here are a few ingredients that can be used to make even more combinations.
Fruit
- Apple
- Lemon
- Lime
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries
Herbs and spices
- Fresh or dried lavender flowers
- Fresh or dried chamomile flowers
- Fresh mint
- Fresh oregano
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Cinnamon sticks
- Vanilla extract
- Dried cloves
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
How to Make This Lime Mint Ginger Stovetop Potpourri Recipe
Step 1. In a medium sauce pot add all the ingredients.
Step 2. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 3. Add ½ cup more water as needed so it doesn’t burn. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions —
I usually simmer my stovetop potpourri blends for 8 hours, adding more water every 1 hour or so as needed so it doesn’t burn.
Yes, homemade potpourri can be reused many times. After the mixture has cooled, place the pot inside the refrigerator. When you are ready to boil again, just add more water, bring it to a boil then reduce it to a simmer.
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Lime Mint Ginger Summer Stovetop Potpourri Recipe
Equipment
- Medium-sized pot
Materials
- 1 ½ lime sliced
- 1 – 2 inch ginger sliced
- Few springs mint
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- In a small saucepot combine the lime, ginger, mint, and filtered water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add water as needed. Enjoy!
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Thank you, it smells sooo good!