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Lemon Simmer Pot

A refreshing and uplifting aroma created by simmering lemons and herbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 15 hours of fragrance
Course: Home Fragrance
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 fresh lemon sliced
  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme optional
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract optional
  • 5-6 whole cloves or cinnamon sticks optional

Equipment

  • Small pot or saucepan
  • Measuring cup
  • Stove or hot plate
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Water

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Slice the lemon into thin slices.
  3. Combine the sliced lemon and any optional ingredients in the pot.
  4. Add 2 cups of water to cover the ingredients.
  5. Place the pot on the stove over low heat.
  6. Allow the pot to simmer, adding more water as needed.
  7. Replenish the water and lemon slices as needed throughout the day.
  8. Turn off the heat when you're done enjoying the aroma.

Notes

This recipe is a home fragrance, so nutritional values are not applicable in a traditional sense.