Easy Fall Simmer Pot That Smells Delicious
Add a touch of fall to your home by simmering a non-toxic, cozy potpourri that you can enjoy all season long. This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe is cheap and easy!
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I absolutely love Fall. Sweater weather and carved pumpkins are right up my alley. Autumn is also the perfect time to make a simmering potpourri pot.
Besides this autumn simmer pot, we also have edible Fall recipes like these Maple Pecan Energy Balls or these Healthier Candied Apples.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make a Potpourri Simmer Pot
Simmer Pot Ingredients:
- whole apple
- whole orange
- whole lemon
- cinnamon sticks – use full cinnamon sticks or ground
- nutmeg and ginger – ground or fresh both work great – use what you have
Maple leaf from the yard is optional. 😉
Instructions to make this recipe:
Omgsh, friends this is so easy to do!
First, slice up the fruit into quarter-inch thick slices. Leave those peels on! They will add to the aroma. What smells more delightful than orange peels? Mmmmmm.
Next, transfer the citrus and apple slices into a large pot and then sprinkle it with the ground nutmeg and ginger. Toss in the cinnamon sticks and fill the pot with water and give it a good stir.
Third, set the pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a low boil.
Once it is bubbling, turn the heat down to a simmer and let it stew away.
With a warm, cozy aroma a stovetop potpourri pot will make your whole home smell like this beautiful season.
You could use candles, room sprays, or air fresheners with Fall scents to make your house smell lovely but some of these things can also have toxic ingredients that I prefer to avoid.
A simmer pot for fall on the stove top is a brilliant and safe method – no chemicals!
FAQ’S, Tips + Substitutions:
- How long do you boil a simmer pot? A minimum of 2-3 hours is recommended to really notice the aroma in your house but you can let it brew all day! Just keep adding water as necessary as it will boil down and you don’t want it to burn.
- Turn it into a gift by making a basket with the fruit, a knob of ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Add a pretty card with instructions.
- Substitute any citrus fruit! Both limes and grapefruit are lovely.
- Vary the herbs you use! Fresh rosemary sprigs go beautifully with lemon, vanilla extract, and lavender.
- Use a tsp of your fave pumpkin spice blend to make it easy peasy
More healthy Fall Recipes:
- Cinnamon Apple Snacks
- Easy + Delicious Spicy Candied Pecans
- Homemade Twix Bars – Vegan + Gluten Free
- Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup – Quick and Easy Recipe
- Caramelized Apples – Gluten Free & Vegan
**This recipe was originally posted on September 23, 2013, updated on December 31, 2018, and updated again on September 17, 2022.**
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Easy Fall Simmer Pot That Smells Delicious
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp ginger
Instructions
- Slice the fruit into ¼-inch thick slices. Leave the peels on!
- Place the sliced fruit in a large saucepot and add the spices.
- Cover with water and fill the pot ¾ full.
- Over medium-high heat, bring the concoction to a light boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Leave simmering as long as desired, adding more water as needed.
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Notes
- How long do you boil a simmer pot? A minimum of 2-3 hours is recommended to really notice the aroma in your house but you can let it brew all day! Just keep adding water as necessary as it will boil down and you don’t want it to burn.
- Turn it into a gift by making a basket with the fruit, a knob of ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Add a pretty card with instructions.
- Substitute any citrus fruit! Both limes and grapefruit are lovely.
- Vary the herbs you use! Fresh rosemary sprigs go beautifully with lemon, vanilla extract, and lavender.
- Use a tsp of your fave pumpkin spice blend to make it easy peasy.
Love this!! Is it edible? / can we drink the liquid? I don’t want to be wasteful and just throw it away when I’m done … any recommendations?
I personally don’t drink it. I have used it to water my plants though!
To make it drinkable, I use unfiltered apple cider diluted with water and make mulled cider. I use citrus slices, whole cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole star anise, and allspice berries. It’s delicious! I just keep adding more cider and water as it boils down.
Tried this on the weekend and it was wonderful! The hubby, children and visiting MIL all loved it too! Will definitely be doing this regularly this Fall and look forward to your Winter blend as well!
I’m so glad you tried this! It’s amazing how easy and effective this is 🙂
Oh, I can just smell this with my imagination! 🙂 Now I want to go home and clean while this boils on my stove.
I loved it! I’m looking forward to creating a Winter blend 🙂
My mom used to do this type of thing all the time when we were growing up. I loved how it made the house smell! 🙂 Plus it’s so much better than carcinogenic air fresheners!
I agree! I don’t think a lot of people are aware of the dangers of these household sprays … Your mom is a smart lady 🙂