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When I want my house to instantly smell festive, cozy, and clean, I make a peppermint simmer pot. It takes minutes, uses natural ingredients, and fills the entire house with that classic holiday scent. They make wonderful gifts too!
A simmer pot is a simple mix of natural ingredients gently heated on the stovetop to scent your home!
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Pin ItWhy I Love This Peppermint Simmer Pot
- Smells fresh, warm, and festive
- Made with natural, pantry-friendly ingredients
- Easy to prep ahead in store in a jar
- Perfect for holiday hosting or cozy winter days
- No artificial fragrances
Peppermint Simmer Pot Ingredients
- Coconut flakes
- Peppermint sticks
- Cinnamon sticks
- Star anise
- Whole nutmeg
- Whole cloves
How to Make a Peppermint Simmer Pot
- Add the coconut flakes to the bottom of a clean glass jar
- Layer in the peppermint sticks
- Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg, and cloves
- Seal the jar tightly
That’s it. You can store this jar until you’re ready to use it, gift it, or keep it on hand during the holidays.
If you love easy seasonal DIYs like this, you might also enjoy my homemade fire starters or dried citrus decorations on Sugar & Charm.
How to Simmer It
- Pour 1 cup of water into a small pot
- Add the entire contents of the jar
- Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat
- Add more water as needed to keep it going
Within a few minutes, your home will smell incredible.
Eden’s Simmer Pot Tips
Simmer, don’t boil. Gentle heat keeps the scent cozy and prevents burning.
Keep an eye on the water. Add more as needed so everything stays submerged.
Whole spices work best. Cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise last longer and smell better than ground spices.
Add oranges if you have them. Fresh peels or dehydrated slices add a bright, classic holiday scent.
Simmer Pot FAQs
On the stove, it will last about 2–4 hours depending on heat and how often you add water.
Yes. You can usually reuse it once or twice the same day by adding more water, but the scent will gradually fade.
Stored dry and sealed, it will last several weeks in a cool, dry place.
Absolutely. Orange peels, vanilla bean, or rosemary all pair beautifully with peppermint.
This peppermint simmer pot is one of my favorite ways to make the house feel warm, festive, and welcoming, especially during the holidays. It’s easy, charming, and something you’ll come back to year after year.
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Peppermint Simmer Pot
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut shreds
- 4 large peppermint sticks , break them to fit into the jar
- 4 medium cinnamon sticks
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 3 whole cloves
Instructions
- Add the coconut flakes to the bottom of a clean glass jar.
- Layer in the peppermint sticks, cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Seal the jar and store until ready to use.
- To simmer, pour 1-2 cups of water into a small pot and add the entire contents of the jar.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, adding more water as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
