Summer Simmer Pot

 

Fresh Kitchen Simmer Pot

• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 2-3 sprigs thyme
• Tablespoon of peppercorns

• Dutch Oven or Stock Pot

1. Add ingredients to a large pot (at least 4 quarts). Cover with 4-6 cups of water until the ingredients float.
2. Turn heat to low/medium and simmer for up to two hours.
3. If you'd like to have the simmer pot for longer, simply check on it each hour and add more water as needed.

Crockpot version: 

In addition to the stovetop, you can also use a crockpot or slow cooker as a simmer pot. Add the ingredients you wish to use to the slow cooker, then fill with enough water so that the ingredients are floating. Set the slow cooker to high. Once the water starts to simmer, turn the heat to low or keep warm and simmer for up to two hours. If you wish to simmer longer, simply check on the water and add more each hour.

Other Summer Simmer Pot Ideas

• 1 Tablespoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup strawberries, cut in half
• 1/2 cup whole blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried coconut