Description
Fill your home with the comforting scents of autumn using this easy Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot recipe. It’s a natural air freshener that promotes relaxation and creates an inviting atmosphere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small Apple, sliced
- 1–2 Oranges, sliced
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 7 whole Cloves
- 6 whole Star Anise
- Ground Nutmeg, to taste
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
- Water, as needed
- Optional: Essential oils (chamomile, patchouli, clove, cinnamon, rosemary)
Instructions
- Slice the apple and oranges. Place them in a large pot with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and rosemary.
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the fruit and spice mixture.
- Pour enough water into the pot to cover all ingredients.
- Place the pot on the stovetop over low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the ingredients gently every 15-20 minutes. Add more water as needed to maintain the simmer.
- Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a slow cooker set on low heat and let it simmer all day, adding water as needed.
Notes
- Use fresh fruits and herbs for the best aroma.
- Monitor the water level while simmering to prevent burning the ingredients.
- Store leftover ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze the simmer pot ingredients.
- Consider composting used ingredients or using them as natural air fresheners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Home Fragrance
- Method: Stovetop Simmer / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot, autumn simmer pot recipe, fall simmer pot, homemade potpourri, natural air freshener, stovetop potpourri, cinnamon orange clove simmer pot, spiced apple cider simmer pot, cozy fall scents