Blooming Blue Botanical Simmer Pot Recipe Gift In A Jar

A simmer pot recipe that blooms in blue? Oh yeah, I’ll show you how to create this beautiful botanical simmer pot that doubles as a gift in a jar!

When I think of spring, flowers blooming in the garden, fresh, clean air flowing through open windows, and cheerful birdsong come to mind. 

Springtime sunshine and blue skies have a way of making us feel rejuvenated. Mother Nature certainly hails as the Queen of Refresh, but I’ve found simmering potpourri to be quite effective for making our home feel refreshed.

Simmer pots, also known as stovetop potpourri, are an attractive, affordable, and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic, artificial air fresheners. 

Often associated with the comforting scents of autumn and the holiday season, simmer pots are just as enjoyable in other times of year. In the summer season, I make a zesty citrus stovetop potpourri, and during the winter, I simmer a pot of comfy coffee beans and spices. 

By selecting dried or fresh seasonal ingredients, you can create simmer pots any time of year! 

So, why not make your home smell as fresh as spring with a blooming blue DIY potpourri? It’s a simmer pot recipe that blooms with potent florals, freshening bay leaves, cozy vanilla, and juicy blueberries.

It smells positively-spring, but couldn’t be easier to make. 

In fact, I’ll show you how to make simmering potpourri jars to use whenever you crave a refresh in your home. Plus, I’ve included tips for use, where to find a simmer pot, a video, and stovetop potpourri gift ideas! 

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How Does Stovetop Potpourri Work?

There’s a good reason why our grandmothers kept a pot of fruit, herbs, and spices simmering on the back burner. Those little snips from her garden, berries leftover from breakfast, and cloves from dinner made her kitchen smell like the cozy haven it was. 

Plus, the water she added from the kettle not only kept the ingredients from burning, but it also acted as a simple humidifier. Maybe that’s why grandma always has soft skin? 

For those of us embracing our “Granny Era”, 25 years early, we’re the first to admit just how well a stovetop potpourri works. Once it’s simmering, the aroma spreads through your home like no other. It’s more effective than a double-wick candle! 

So, call them old-fashioned if you want, but simmer pots are not out of fashion. 

Did you know we can use a simmer pot not just on the stove? Oh yeah, we have the flexibility of simmering potpourri in any room. 

How? Place a simmer pot on a portable infrared cooktop or under a candle lamp. I’ll show you how with tips below! 

Did I mention this recipe makes an adorable simmer pot gift in a jar?

Fill a decorative jar that they can use again and wrap it up with these ideas!

It’s so fun and inexpensive to create simmer pot gifts! Just remember to keep a jar for you to refresh your home with this beautiful aroma.

Creating A Blooming Simmer Pot Recipe

What goes in a stovetop potpourri? It’s easy to create the perfect aroma to welcome spring with all-natural seasonal ingredients. 

But the secret to a simmering BLUE potpourri is all the details. 

We’ll start with a scoop of vibrant blue dried lavender, then add dried blue butterfly pea flowers to mimic the blue spring sky! For an even richer blue color, we’ll add fresh blueberries to our simmering pot.

Here’s what you’ll need –

Easy As 1, 2, 3

1. Slip three bay leaves and five lavender stems into a tall glass jar.
2. Scoop two tablespoons of dried jasmine flowers, one tablespoon of dried lavender buds, and 1 tablespoon of blue pea flowers into the jar.
3. Add an optional dried flower head and seal with a lid until use.

How To Make Your Home Smell Like Spring With A Simmer Pot

You’ll love the way this simmering potpourri spreads a fresh, clean spring scent throughout your home with the convenience of a simmer pot. But, where do you find one?

I searched for the best simmer pots, read reviews, watched videos, checked the temperature limits, and noted the size of each. Then put together this list of simmer pots. Check it out to see more details about each!

With your simmer pot and ingredients ready to go, follow these steps to simmer potpourri on the stove. Brimming with fragrant botanicals, a splash of vanilla, and a handful of fresh blueberries – it’s sweet and airy like a spring garden in bloom!

How long can you use a simmer pot? A simmer pot can be used for several hours as long as you remember to add water..

How long do simmer pots last? Simmering stovetop potpourri can last for a few days. That’s actually one of their many benefits. 

To reuse, allow the simmer pot to cool. Then remove it from the heat source and cover it with a lid. (I cover mine with silicone stretch lids when my simmer pot doesn’t have a lid.) Then store in the refrigerator between uses to help maintain freshness. 

When you’re ready to use it again: bring it out of the fridge, wipe off any condensation, and remove the lid. Add more fresh blueberries if you like, and top it off with water. Then place it back on the stove and reheat. 

I usually get 3 uses out of my simmer pot recipes!

This blooming simmer pot recipe is just the thing to refresh your home with springtime flair. Try it today and why not create extra stove top simmer jars for thoughtful gifts?