How To Make a Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot Recipe
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home with this Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot recipe. Combining fragrant spices, fresh fruit, and optional essential oils, this simmer pot fills your space with the comforting scents of fall, perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: One simmer pot serving fragrance for a medium-sized room
- Category: Home fragrance
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 small apple, sliced
- 1–2 oranges, sliced
Spices
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 7 whole cloves
- 6 star anise
- Ground nutmeg, a heavy sprinkle
Herbs
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Liquids
- Water, enough to cover ingredients in the pot
Optional
- Essential Oils: Camomile Pachouli, clove cinnamon, and rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the apple and oranges into thin pieces, making sure they release their fragrance well.
- Add Spices and Herbs: Place the sliced fruit, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and rosemary sprig into the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle a generous amount of ground nutmeg over the ingredients for extra warmth and aroma.
- Add Water: Pour enough water into the pot to cover the ingredients completely to allow the scents to infuse as it simmers.
- Simmer: Set the pot to simmer on low heat. Allow it to gently bubble, releasing its cozy autumn fragrance throughout your home.
- Maintain Aroma: Stir occasionally to prevent burning and add more water as needed to keep the ingredients covered and the pot simmering.
- Optional Essential Oils: For enhanced scent, add a few drops of Camomile Pachouli, clove cinnamon, and rosemary essential oils after the pot is simmering.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the simmer pot to add water as it evaporates, preventing the ingredients from drying out or burning.
- You can customize the recipe with other fall spices like cardamom or allspice for different aromatic profiles.
- This simmer pot is safe for most homes, but if you have pets, avoid essential oils that might be harmful to them.
- Use a slow cooker or a stove pot set to low heat to maintain gentle simmering without boiling vigorously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: autumn simmer pot, fall fragrance, cozy home scent, simmering spices, homemade potpourri, natural air freshener
