THE ABROTHECARY

menu icon
search icon

×

Sweet Aroma of Love

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Ah, welcome, dear traveler. Sit by the fire and breathe deep—the air is laced with something truly special tonight. I have stirred together a potion not for the belly, but for the soul—The Sweet Aroma of Love. With delicate rose petals, warm spices, and the whisper of enchanted apples, this fragrant elixir drifts through the tavern like a love spell, wrapping all who enter in its tender embrace. Whether you seek to charm a sweetheart, warm a lonely heart, or simply bask in its soothing magic, this scent carries the essence of love itself. Stay a while, let the aroma weave its spell, and take a bit of its magic with you on your journey.

Apples, rose petals, and warm spices in a pot on a stove

Fill your space with this sweet aroma made from a few simple natural ingredients. This scent is wonderful any time of the year.

I had some left over apples from my Apple Cabbage Stew recipe and wanted to use them in a unique way. This pairs well with a wonderful nap and fireplace.

Jump to:

Ingredients

*See recipe card for quantities*

Ingredients on the kitchen counter, including a fresh apple, vibrant pink roses, cinnamon sticks, dried jasmine flowers, vanilla extract, and additional spices, preparing to assemble a flavorful, aromatic blend.
  • Rose Petals
  • Apples
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla
  • Jasmine

Instructions

This elixir is super easy and will bring wonderful smells to your cozy tavern over the next 3 hours.

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat and let softly simmer until water has evaporated (took me about 3 hours).

Variations

  • Culinary Grade Ingredients- by using edible rose petals and jasmine, you can make this elixir into a tea!

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Medium Stovetop Pot
A pot filled with sliced apples, vibrant pink rose petals, dried flowers, and a cinnamon stick, creating a fragrant herbal infusion or tea.
Print Recipe

Sweet Aroma of Love Recipe Card

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Keyword: apple, aroma, cinnamon, elixir, jasmine, rose, vanilla

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Medium Stovetop Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 large apple cut into quarters
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp dried jasmine
  • 2 roses use petals only
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Softly simmer until the water has evaporated and enjoy the beautiful aroma.

Storage

This is a unique elixir; once the aroma has filled your space, and you're no longer getting a fragrant smell from the pot, you can compost or toss the contents.

FAQs

Can you drink the simmer pot?

ONLY if you are using culinary grade jasmine and roses - very important!

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these: