Description
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere this autumn with this easy Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri. Using simple ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and citrus peels, you can fill your home with the comforting scents of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- Peels from 1 orange or lemon
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 10–12 whole cloves
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: water, citrus peels, whole cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
- Pour 2 cups of water into a medium-sized saucepan and place it on the stove.
- Add your choice of citrus peels to the water and stir gently.
- Add the whole cinnamon sticks and cloves into the saucepan, ensuring they are well-distributed.
- Turn the heat to medium until small bubbles form, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, replenishing water as needed.
- Decide whether to remove the solid ingredients or leave them in for a stronger aroma.
Notes
- This potpourri is an effortless way to create a cozy atmosphere.
- Tailor the scent with different citrus or spices like nutmeg.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Keep away from pets as certain essential oils can be harmful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Home Fragrance
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- 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
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