Natural Stovetop Fall Fragrance With Cinnamon And Apple

This pumpkin spice simmering pot brings the warm aroma of pumpkin pie into your house using cinnamon, orange slices, and apple—no baking is necessary!

As the weather cools, I enjoy small adjustments around my dwelling to enhance its cozy feel. A warm, inviting aroma significantly boosts that sense of home, leading me to prefer simmer pots over candles lately. This method has become a favorite for filling the house with a delightful smell; a few simple ingredients simmering together works like true magic!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Simmering Stovetop Potpourri Recipe

(A printable recipe card detailing precise amounts is accessible below for your ease.)

• Pumpkin puree—This recipe is an excellent way to utilize leftover pumpkin puree from making pumpkin banana muffins, pumpkin roll cake, or pumpkin pie!
• orange slices—alternatively, you might use dried orange slices.
• apple slices
• cinnamon sticks
• pumpkin pie spice
• cloves
• Water to cover (I typically use standard tap water.)

Step by Step Instructions for this Simple Potpourri Recipe

Preparing this simmering potpourri is remarkably straightforward. Combine the pumpkin, orange and apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and spices in a saucepan, then add water until nearly covered. Bring to a gentle boil on the stovetop, subsequently reducing the heat to low and letting it simmer until the fragrance permeates your home—monitor it roughly every hour to replenish evaporated water.

Observe Me Make this Simmering Pumpking Pie Potpourri!

I captured a brief video of this recipe for Instagram and thought you might enjoy viewing it as well:

Helpful Tips & Suggestions

• Keep an eye on the simmering potpourri and ensure it does not boil dry. Add more water when the level drops. I have a humorous hospitality story about a time my simmering potpourri ran out of water…
• Once the potpourri scent has softly filled your residence, take the pot off the heat and switch off the burner. Allowing it to simmer excessively can result in an overly strong aroma.
• The same potpourri batch can be enjoyed for up to 4 days. To extend the longevity of your homemade potpourri, store it in the refrigerator when not actively simmering on the stove.

Ideas for Simmering Potpourri & Why It's Enjoyable to Create!

The appeal of homemade potpourri lies in its adaptability; you can combine various ingredients to invent unique fragrances.

Here are some alternative combinations to explore:

• Flavour and Savour offers a holiday potpourri recipe incorporating warm festive spices and fresh rosemary.
• Cranberries and pomegranate take center stage in this festive stovetop potpourri blend, offering a visual and aromatic display that rivals any holiday decoration.
• If you happen to have dried orange slices or dried apple rings on hand, they make a wonderful addition to your simmering mixture.
• Combine warm aromatics such as cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg with bright citrus elements like lemon or orange to create a rich, tangy fragrance that fills the room.
• Potpourri simmering on the stove is an excellent method for breathing new life into fruit that has seen better days; grapefruit, mandarin oranges, lemons, oranges, apples, and pomegranate all work beautifully.
• While ground spices perform admirably in stovetop potpourri, whole spices are equally effective. Consider cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cardamom seeds, star anise, fresh ginger slices, ground nutmeg, or sage leaves for varied scent profiles.

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