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Citrus Rosemary Simmer Pot
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Citrus Rosemary Simmer Pot

With this simple citrus rosemary simmer pot, you can make your home smell fresh, clean, and inviting using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Instead of tossing your citrus peels into the compost or trash, give them new life by turning them into a natural, non-toxic air freshener.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: how-to
Cuisine: diy
Keyword: Cleaning, DIY, how to
Yield: 1 simmer pot

Equipment

  • 1 pot

Materials

  • peel of 2 lemon
  • peel of 1 orange
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Juice two lemons and set the juice aside for another use (like salad dressing or lemonade). You'll be using the leftover rinds in your simmer pot. Peel one orange and enjoy the fruit as a snack—just be sure to save the peels!
  • Place the citrus peels into a medium-sized pot.
    peel of 2 lemon, peel of 1 orange
  • Add the sprigs of fresh rosemary to the pot. Pour in 4 cups of water, or enough to mostly cover the ingredients.
    3 sprigs fresh rosemary, 4 cups water
  • Add the of vanilla extract.
    1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Place the pot on the stovetop and bring it up to a gentle simmer over low heat.
  • Let it simmer uncovered, keeping an eye on the water level. As the water evaporates, add more to keep the pot from drying out.