The Only 2 Simmer Pot Recipes You Need for Cozy Winter Vibes!
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. I only link products I personally use and love!Simmer pots, also known as stovetop potpourri, are an age-old tradition, blending beautiful scents with the warmth of slow-simmering ingredients to fill your space with cozy aromas. Simmer pots are more than just a way to freshen the air—they've been used historically in witchcraft for cleansing spaces, setting intentions, and inviting specific energies into the home.
In this post, I share two unique recipes—Mulling Spice Blend and Sweater Weather—to create a cozy, magical ambiance in your space. We'll also dive into the significance of these simmering ingredients and how you can incorporate their symbolic meanings to enhance your intentions.
A Brief History of Simmer Pots in Witchcraft
Simmer pots have long been used in magical practices for both cleansing and manifesting specific intentions. In folk traditions, herbs, fruits, and spices were simmered together to release their aromas and energies, inviting love, protection, prosperity, or peace into a home. Each ingredient carries its own symbolic meaning, which adds depth and intention to a simmer pot ritual. When combined, these elements create a blend of energies that can help transform a space, enhance moods, and connect you with the natural world.
Today, simmer pots remain a simple yet powerful tool to create ambiance and bring specific energies into your home. They’re easy to make, customizable, and allow you to infuse your space with a personal touch of magic.
How to Make a Simmer Pot
Creating a simmer pot is a relaxing and easy ritual. Here’s how:
Choose Your Ingredients – Select fresh or dried herbs, spices, fruits, and essential oils based on the ambiance and energy you want to create.
Add to Water – Fill a small pot with water (about 3-4 cups) and place it on the stove over low heat.
Simmer Slowly – Add your ingredients, bringing the water to a gentle simmer. Keep the heat low to avoid boiling away the water too quickly. Add more water as needed to keep the pot simmering for hours.
Set Your Intention – While your pot simmers, take a moment to set an intention for the energy you want to bring into your space. Visualize your intention as the scent fills the air, imagining it enveloping your home and loved ones.
Safety Tip: Never leave your simmer pot unattended! Be sure to check the water level frequently, as simmer pots can dry out if left for too long.
Simmer Pot Recipes to Cozy Up Your Space
1. Mulling Spice Blend
Ingredients: Cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, orange
This simmer pot brings the essence of classic mulling spices into your home, perfect for chilly days or cozy winter evenings. It combines rich, warming scents that create an inviting and comforting atmosphere. Here’s the magical meaning behind each ingredient:
Cinnamon Sticks: In witchcraft, cinnamon is cherished for its association with protection, prosperity, and warmth. Its spicy, grounding aroma is known to bring feelings of safety and abundance, making it a perfect ingredient for dark and rainy or snowy days.
Allspice: Allspice is a potent herb that encourages good fortune and luck. Its warm, spicy scent energizes the atmosphere, drawing in positive energy and creating a lively, joyful ambiance.
Cloves: Cloves carry the energy of love and mental clarity. This pungent spice is often used in spells to promote insight and focus. Adding cloves to your simmer pot helps clear away stagnant energy, bringing clarity and compassion into your home.
Orange: Associated with joy and vitality, orange slices are uplifting, infusing your home with light, happiness, and energy. Oranges are also linked to the sun, making this a beautiful addition for days when you need an extra boost of positivity. Winter is citrus season and the oranges this time of year carry an extra bit of magic.
Intention: The Mulling Spice Blend simmer pot is perfect for setting a cozy, uplifting vibe while also inviting luck, clarity, and prosperity. As it fills the room with its warm fragrance, visualize your space being enveloped in warmth, safety, and joy.
This is a great simmer pot to use when wrapping gifts for others. I like to think about the joy I am spreading and send out love and gratitude to friends and family.
2. Sweater Weather
Ingredients: Apple slices, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange
This simmer pot combines my favorite seasonal scents that feel like wrapping up in my favorite sweater. It’s ideal for unwinding and promoting relaxation and comfort in your space. Each ingredient has its symbolism in witchcraft:
Apple Slices: Apples symbolize wisdom and healing. In witchcraft, they are often used in rituals for love and well-being- not poison like Disney would lead you to believe😜. Their sweet aroma invites a feeling of balance and harmony into your space.
Cinnamon: A staple for warmth and protection, cinnamon adds another layer of coziness. Its comforting aroma acts as a shield, creating a sanctuary of safety and peace.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg is known for bringing good fortune and luck. Its spicy warmth creates an atmosphere of abundance, and it’s often used in spells for prosperity and grounding, adding to the “homey” feel of this simmer pot.
Orange: Once again, orange’s cheerful, bright scent lifts the spirit and helps alleviate stress. Its solar energy brings a touch of optimism, making your home feel more welcoming and joyful.
Intention: The Sweater Weather simmer pot is all about comfort and relaxation. As it fills your home with its gentle, soothing fragrance, set the intention to create a peaceful, healing environment that supports relaxation and encourages a sense of warmth.
I like to use this simmer pot when I’m prepping cinnamon rolls while watching my favorite Christmas movies (or Hallmark😉).
Creating Warmth in Every Room
Using simmer pots is a beautiful way to bring the magic of nature indoors, and they allow you to customize the energy and ambiance of your space based on your needs and intentions. Whether you’re seeking warmth, joy, clarity, or relaxation, each ingredient has a special place in the simmer pot tradition. So the next time you’re looking for a way to enhance your home’s atmosphere, give these simmer pots a try—they may just become one of your favorite rituals for coziness and magic.
Make Your Own
If you’re ready to fill your home with warmth, joy, and a touch of magic, try one of these simmer pot recipes and let the cozy aromas uplift your space! Check out my other simmer pot recipes for more inspo!
Have a favorite recipe or magical ingredient you like to use? Share it in the comments below, or tag me on social media with your own simmer pot creations.
Let’s create a warm and magical home together—one simmer pot at a time!
XOXO,
Courtney
