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Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe! (Rosemary & Vanilla)

April 5, 2021 By Heidi 30 Comments

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Freshen up your home this week with this lovely Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe! Just 3 simple ingredients is all it takes!

Then… make your home smell even more amazing with some help from this BIG list of fabulously frugal Home Air Fresheners!

Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe

Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe

Could your home use a little burst of Spring in the atmosphere? This beautiful Lemon Rosemary Vanilla Stove Top Potpourri is such a cheerful Springtime or Summer scent!

Jennifer writes: "I have been doing this for many years. It smells so good"

Simply add sliced Lemons, Vanilla Extract, and Rosemary sprigs from the garden to a pot with water, and you’ve got yourself a fun natural air freshener to simmer on the stove all day long!

Your home will smell AMAZING, and it may even remind you of the lovely Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma store scent you love!

The fresh, clean scent may even motivate you to tackle all of that Spring Cleaning you’ve been putting off!

Or maybe today is a better day to curl up on the couch and read a book? The choice is yours as you enjoy your stovetop potpourri wafting through your home.

So are you ready to make your home smell seriously yummy?

Here’s how to make your own beautiful aroma…

Related: 25 DIY Home Air Fresheners That Work!

How Long Does Stove Top Potpourri Last?

If you’ve been wondering… can you reuse stovetop potpourri? The answer is… YES! It can actually last for 2 days!

At the end of the day, just transfer lemon slices and rosemary sprigs to a large mason jar with some water and place in the refrigerator.  

Then the next day, pour back into your sauce pan, add water to get the level back up to 3 cups, add in more Vanilla, and simmer away!

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About this Citrus Stovetop Potpourri…

One reader writes: “I love the ingredients. This makes the house fresh and fragrant.”

Missy writes: “It’s my favorite simmer pot”

Dawn writes: “Such a lovely combination!! So aromatic!”

Erica writes: “This is one of my favorites and I’ve been doing it for years”

Nancy writes: “I do this too! Love it!”

Barbara writes: “Ah-mazing!!!! Pottery Barn copycat natural scent with rosemary and lemon. It will linger awhile.”

Darla writes: “I did this – beautiful scent.”

Jennifer writes: “I have been doing this for many years. It smells so good”

Angela writes: “This makes your house smell like Williams Sonoma”

Rhonda writes: “This is a clean and refreshing combination especially wonderful after a good clean spring cleaning day!”

Kathy writes: “I had it simmering all weekend!”

Rebecca writes: “Such a wonderful, fresh home fragrance!”

Tess writes: “I put it in my slow cooker. Lid off on high. Makes my entire home smell like the south of France!”

What You’ll Need to Make Your Lemon Stovetop Potpourri

You’ll just need a few simple things to make your springtime stovetop potpourri…

  • 4 cups HOT Water
  • 2 medium Lemons, sliced
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary (homegrown will have the strongest scent)
  • 3 tbsp. Vanilla Extract (Imitation Vanilla actually works BEST for this, and will give off a much stronger vanilla scent) 🙂

How to Make Lemon Vanilla Stovetop Potpourri

You won’t believe how quick and simple it is to make your home smell AMAZING!!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Bring to a gentle boil lemon, rosemary and vanilla with water, then immediately turn heat down and let it simmer on LOW.

This Stovetop Potpourri is easily customizable. For a stronger scent, just add more ingredients.

As the water evaporates, just add more water as necessary.

Once you’re done simmering, you can set the ingredients and pot aside, and use it again as a simmering air freshener the next day!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

Easy Way To Grow Your Own Rosemary

Use these tips for How to Grow Rosemary from Cuttings so you can have fresh rosemary on hand any time you want to make this stovetop potpourri!

How to Grow Rosemary Plants from Cuttings Tip

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Get inspired to create your own air fresheners with these fun DIY Home Air Fresheners tips!

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So have you tried this Lemon Stovetop Potpourri Recipe yet?

Leave a comment and share…

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    • Allie Mackin says

      April 10, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Oh love this so fun and bet it smells great, thanks for posting!

      Allie of
      http://www.allienyc.com

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      • Heidi says

        April 14, 2021 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks so much, Allie… it really does smell amazing!!

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    • Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

      April 10, 2021 at 10:43 am

      Such a fun and innovative idea, I never thought to do this!

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      • Heidi says

        April 10, 2021 at 1:10 pm

        Thank you… it makes your house smell AMAZING! 🙂

        Reply
    • Josiah - DIY Thrill says

      April 9, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      This is such a smart way to save money on air fresheners, thanks for sharing!

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      • Heidi says

        April 10, 2021 at 9:18 am

        You’re very welcome! And you’re right… it really is such a frugal little trick! 🙂

        Reply
    • Judee says

      April 9, 2021 at 9:03 am

      This is perfect. I grow rosemary and I love lemons. I can only imagine how good this smells. thanks for the idea

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      • Heidi says

        April 9, 2021 at 9:13 am

        You’re very welcome, Judee! You will definitely love this scent drifting through your home. 🙂

        Reply
    • Molly Pisula says

      April 9, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Such a great idea! I bet this combination smells absolutely fantastic. Also, a great way to use rosemary sprigs–I always find I have more than I need!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 9, 2021 at 9:10 am

        Yes… it really is such a great way to use up your extra rosemary! 🙂

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 7, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      I love how it’s all natural! Can’t wait to give this a try!

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      • Heidi says

        April 8, 2021 at 8:45 am

        Thanks, Michelle… enjoy making your lovely air freshener!

        Reply
    • Sophie says

      April 7, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      This is an amazing idea, I need to try this! I don’t know why but it’s never occurred to me that I can make my own x

      Sophie

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      • Heidi says

        April 8, 2021 at 8:54 am

        I know, right? It’s such a fun thing to do, Sophie! 🙂

        Reply
    • Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      April 6, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      With a big dog and 3 kids, you can bet I need some air fresheners around this place! These flavors sound so wonderful, Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 6, 2021 at 8:10 pm

        Haha… yes, dogs and kids definitely have a way of adding some special scents to any home! 🙂

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      April 6, 2021 at 5:14 am

      One of my favorite scent combinations, Heidi! I swear this stuff smells so good no matter what the season. This is a great time of year to use stovetop potpourri especially if you have allergies. Your home still has a fresh scent but without all the stuffies air fresheners can bring about. I’ll be making this today! Hugs, CoCo

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      • Heidi says

        April 6, 2021 at 8:12 pm

        I agree, CoCo… I love this scent all year long! I bet your home smelled amazing today!

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    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      April 6, 2021 at 4:21 am

      This scent sounds perfect for spring and summer! I need to try this soon.

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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      • Heidi says

        April 6, 2021 at 3:54 pm

        Thanks, Kathrine… I hope you love it!

        Reply
    • delphine says

      April 6, 2021 at 12:39 am

      Cela doit sentir bon chez toi, j’aime le citron
      Merci

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 6, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        Merci beaucoup, Delphine … le citron donne une odeur agréable à la maison. 🙂

        Reply
    • Danielle says

      April 5, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      I love lemon for summer! This sounds wonderful!

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      • Heidi says

        April 5, 2021 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks, Danielle! It really does make your home smell so lovely!

        Reply
    • John / Kitchen Riffs says

      April 5, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Really, really nice — thanks!

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      • Heidi says

        April 5, 2021 at 5:59 pm

        You’re very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    • Carol says

      April 5, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      I love all the smells included in your recipe – pinned!

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      • Heidi says

        April 5, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Aww… thanks so much, Carol!

        Reply
    • Christie says

      April 5, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      This Lemon Stovetop Potpourri would be so amazing for me because we have two dogs and I cook a lot so sometimes we have lingering smells lol. So thank you!

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      • Heidi says

        April 5, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        You’re very welcome, Christie… ENJOY!! 🙂

        Reply

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