Easy Winter Simmer Pot Recipes for the Magickal Soul (2024)

Each season comes with distinct aromas that help to define them and winter might just have some of the best!

So you all asked and I listened. You guys really loved my Magickal Autumn Simmer Pots post and requested one for winter too, so here we are!

Certain aromas trigger memories, make us nostalgic, and can have us feeling like we’ve just entered a winter wonderland.

Scents like fir tree, cloves, orange, anise, and cranberries can bring the magick of winter right into our homes. And who wouldn’t want that? Simmer pots are the perfect solution to have these glorious scents wafting throughout your home in minutes this coming season.

I’ve sung the praises of simmer pots before, and I’ll do it again lol. They really are an excellent, non-toxic, and eco-friendly way to have your home smelling like the season in a few short minutes. They are also a wonderful way to brew some magick in the kitchen.

So read on and discover a few recipes to help bring the warmth, comfort, and joy of the winter season into your home and your heart.

The Simmer Pot

Simmer pots are basically potpourri in a pot! You choose your ingredients, put them in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let it do its thing. They couldn’t be any easier, just be sure you don’t let your pot boil dry! If you want to keep the pot going simply add more water when it gets low. And obviously never leave it going when you are not home.

Simmer pots also lack the harsh toxins that are packed into conventional air freshener sprays and many scented candles. Just fresh ingredients from your kitchen! No fake fragrances or toxic chemicals needed.

One more benefit, they can likely be crafted with things you already have in your kitchen making them a convenient and inexpensive solution.

Simmer Pot Magick

And we mustn’t forget that the herbs, spices, and whole foods housed in our kitchens all carry their own energies and magickal properties.

So let’s use those items to assist us in manifesting our goals. You’ll easily be able to create a simmer pot that aligns with your intentions and smells delicious!

When I do a simmer pot with a specific intention in mind I follow these simple steps to incorporate my magick and mind into the process:

  1. Set your intentions very clear in your mind and don’t lose sight of them for the entire process.
  2. Add ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer, stir the pot clockwise. Unless you are doing a banishing or releasing spell, in that case stir the pot counter clockwise.
  4. Visualize your desired outcome or goal for the magickal work you are doing. Are you aiming to create happiness in the home, or more money in your wallet? Whatever it may be focus on what you want the outcome to look like. Continue with the visualization and stirring until it feels right to finish. You’ll know when!
  5. You may recite your goal, a chant, or ritual words while you stir as well. Something pertaining to your desired outcome.
  6. When you finish I would let the pot boil down until there is about an inch of water left and then turn it off. Your work is now complete.

Of course feel free to change this process up so that it suits your own needs and magical practice.

Winter Simmer Pot Recipes

Cranberry Lane – success, strength, and confidence

  • 1/2 cup of cranberries
  • 3 orange slices or peels (dried or fresh)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Winter Wonderland – protection, clarity, and love

  • 3 lemon slices or peels (dried or fresh)
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Winter Forest abundance, wealth, and renewal

  • A few fir tree sprigs
  • 1 tbsp cloves
  • 2 orange slices or peels (dried or fresh)

Winter Spice – prosperity, beauty, and luck

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp whole allspice
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Peppermint Candy – cleansing, healing, & happiness

  • Handful of fresh or dried peppermint leaves
  • 2 lemon slices or peels (dried or fresh)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

What to do with your simmer pot ingredients when you are finished?

Another awesome thing about simmer pots is that they don’t create any waste. You can simply compost your ingredients or dry them out to be used in future spells or for potpourri.

Final thoughts.

Are you already addicted to simmer pots?If so, do you have a favourite?

As always, I love to hear from you,so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Winter inspiration you can check out my newly released Winter Kitchen Witch Handbook for recipes, rituals, and winter season correspondences.

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Until next time friends!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Easy Winter Simmer Pot Recipes for the Magickal Soul (2024)

FAQs

What is a winter solstice simmer pot? ›

With aromatic winter ingredients like fresh cranberries, oranges, pine, and cinnamon, this simmer pot will fill your entire home with the most wonderful aroma. For a beautiful holiday gift, simply swap out dried fruit for the fresh fruit this recipe calls for.

Can you use powdered cinnamon in a simmer pot? ›

One apple and pretty much any orange (personally, we love the smell of Blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges, so we'd probably go with one of those). And to give it a nice, rich aroma, you'll need: 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon), 2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

How long do you leave a simmer pot on? ›

Add the ingredients to the pot and bring everything to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for 2-3 hours. Throughout the simmer, add additional water as needed to keep the sweet-scented smell filling the room. NOTE: This simmer pot will last 2-7 days!

What does lemon in a simmer pot mean? ›

Lemon: For cleansing, removing blockages and spiritual purification. Rosemary: For purification and removing negativity. Sea Salt: For cleansing and grounding. I add sea salt to all my magickal simmer pots.

Can you put pine in a simmer pot? ›

I would have never thought to use pine cones in a simmer pot, but apparently you can! Add in apples & cinnamon & your house will smell amazing for the holidays!

Are simmer pots good for you? ›

The ingredients used in simmer pots, like cinnamon, ginger, and citrus fruits, not only emit a comforting fragrance but also bring with them an array of health benefits, such as improved digestion, enhanced immune function, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Can you put coffee grounds in a simmer pot? ›

Quick, Cheap and Amazing! I have tried using both ground and whole coffee beans. My personal favorite is grinding them coarsely, like you would for french press coffee, and then adding water to fill the pan. Either method works, it just seems to give more scent with the ground beans.

What can I put in my simmer pot to make my house smell good? ›

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, then add ingredients like apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cranberries, nutmeg, vanilla, and more, and keep the water at a simmer to fill your home with a beautiful autumnal aroma.

Can you leave a simmer pot unattended? ›

Are there any safety precautions to keep in mind when using a simmer pot? Always use caution when working with heat sources. Keep the pot on a stable surface, and if using a stovetop, use a low heat setting. Never leave a simmer pot unattended, and be sure to turn it off when you're done.

Should you simmer pot open or closed? ›

Simmering and Boiling

Keep the lid on if you want to bring something to a simmer or a boil for two reasons. "One, heat escapes through an open lid, so it would take longer for water to come to a boil," says Ronna Welsh of Purple Kale Kitchenworks.

Can you reuse a simmer pot the next day? ›

A: Depending on what ingredients you've used in your simmer pot, you can reuse the same one for several days! Simply continue to replace the water as needed.

Can you use dried herbs in a simmer pot? ›

Making a simmer pot is a pretty simple process. You simmer a pot of water on the stove, then add in any fresh or dried herbs, spices, fruits, florals, or anything else you think will smell good. Keep the pot simmering and the fragrance of your additions will float throughout your home.

Can you use dried rosemary in a simmer pot? ›

This simple 2-ingredient simmer pot recipe is inspired by your favorite springtime flavors. Ingredients: 2 lemons sliced. A bunch fresh rosemary or a tablespoon dried rosemary.

What is it called when you cook with lemon juice? ›

At its core, ceviche is basically fresh seafood steeped in an acidic marinade, most commonly lime or lemon juice. The acid in the citrus forms an extremely low pH condition to denature the fish protein networks, much the same as heating would. This results in the seafood becoming opaque and more firm in texture.

What is the purpose of a simmer pot? ›

Everyone thinks about the food, decor and music when it comes to planning a holiday gathering — but you shouldn't overlook the power of scent. A simmer pot is a clever, all-natural way to waft a pleasant aroma throughout your entire house. Just put the ingredients into a saucepan, cover with water and let simmer.

How does a simmer pot work? ›

A Simmer pot is a little bundle of ingredients like fresh citrus, greens, and spices that you place on your stovetop with water and when left on low heat, they fill your space with the most wonderful holiday smell! Some people call it stove top potpourri.

How to do holiday simmer pot? ›

Steps
  1. Fill pot with 5 cups of water – about 3/4 of the way up. Here's the link to my glass pot.
  2. Place all ingredients into the pot in this order: cranberries, sliced orange, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves. Bring to a boil. ...
  3. Turn heat to simmer.

What do you put in a simmer pot and why? ›

Simmering Pot Recipes

Ideas include: Apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if you don't have cinnamon sticks, you can sprinkle in some cinnamon), you can save peels from apples, pears or clementine's or cut them up as they start to get old and use those in the pot along with things like cloves, star anise or cardamom pods.

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