Simple DIY Cinnamon and Orange Simmer Pot Kit with 6 Natural Ingredients
Make your home smell like fall with this simple DIY Cinnamon and Orange Simmer Pot Kit! Perfect for cozy days or as a thoughtful gift, this easy project uses natural ingredients and includes free printable gift tags.
There’s something about autumn that calls us to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the simple things. The crunch of leaves, the glow of candles, and, most of all, the comforting aromas that instantly make a house feel like home.
If you’ve ever simmered spices on the stove and felt your whole mood shift, you know what I’m talking about. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite simple DIYs that captures the essence of fall in a jar: Cinnamon and Orange Simmer Pot Kits.
These kits make your home smell incredible, but they’re also the perfect gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, or anyone who could use a little cozy joy.
What is a Simmer Pot?
A simmer pot (sometimes called stovetop potpourri) is a natural way to scent your home. Instead of candles or sprays, you simply simmer whole spices, herbs, and fruit in a pot of water. As the steam rises, it carries the warm, spicy fragrance throughout your house.
Think of it as aromatherapy – the cozy, autumn version.
DIY Cinnamon and Orange Simmer Pot Kit – The Perfect Fall Simmer Pot
Supplies You’ll Need
This project is simple and budget-friendly. You may already have many of these ingredients in your kitchen!
- Small kraft bags or glass jars (mason jars are perfect)
- 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 4–5 dried orange slices (fresh if you’re gifting for same-day use)
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods (optional, but so pretty!)
- A sprig of dried rosemary or pine
How to Make a Cinnamon-Orange Simmer Pot Kit
- Layer your ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, orange slices, cloves, and rosemary in your jar or bag. Let the bright oranges peek through for that extra “wow” factor.
- Add a gift tag. A simple note with instructions is all you need: “Pour contents into a pot, cover with water, and simmer on low. Add more water as needed. Enjoy the cozy aroma!”
- Dress it up. Tie twine or ribbon around the jar, tuck in a pressed leaf, or clip on your printable gift tag (👋 grab yours below!).
Why You’ll Love This DIY
This DIY is budget-friendly since it uses everyday pantry staples you may already have at home. It’s also wonderfully family-friendly! Your kids can join in by layering the jars, counting cloves, or decorating the tags.
Versatile enough to be gifted to teachers, neighbors, or friends, it also makes a lovely little fall ritual to keep for yourself.
Best of all, it’s completely sustainable, made only with real, natural ingredients and no synthetic fragrances.
Gifting Ideas
These simmer pot kits are thoughtful, affordable, and personal.
Try gifting them as:
- Teacher appreciation gifts
- Neighbor “just because” gifts
- Dinner party hostess thank-yous
- Little surprises in holiday baskets
Free Printable Gift Tags
I know we are all busy so to make this DIY even easier, I’ve created a set of modern cozy gift tags you can print and attach to your jars. They add that polished, finished look and save you the time of making your own.
This fall, don’t underestimate the power of small, simple rituals. A jar of spices, a pot of simmering water, and a few deep breaths can turn an ordinary day into something a little more magical.
So go ahead and make a batch of simmer pot kits! Keep one for yourself, and share the rest with someone, or lots of someones, who needs a cozy moment too.
Here’s to savoring the season, one simmer at a time.
If you love this fall simmer pot recipe, you'll love this Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe!
