Winter Pine Simmer Pot
I’ve been craving something that smells like fresh mountain air this winter — crisp pine with just a little warmth.
contents:
ingredients
- 3 –4 small sprigs of fresh pine fir, or spruce (or a small handful of green needles)
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ lemon sliced (or a few strips of peel)
- Optional: a splash of vanilla extract or a small piece of vanilla bean
- 5 cups of water
equipment
- 1 Pot
instructions
- Lightly crush or roll the pine needles to help release more scent.
- Fill the pot with 5 cups of water — about ¾ of the way up. (Here’s the link to my glass pot.)
- Add the pine, juniper berries, cinnamon stick, and lemon.
- Bring to a gentle boil and let it bubble for 1–2 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to a low simmer. Let it go for a few hours, topping up with water as needed. Add the vanilla toward the end if you’re using it.
- Never leave it unattended — just keep an eye on the water level.