Fall Spice Simmering Potpourri

This simmering potpourri combines warm spices, citrus peels, and fragrant herbs to create a cozy autumnal aroma. The mixture is gently heated on the stove to release a natural, inviting scent, transforming the home into a seasonal sanctuary. It produces a fragrant, simmering liquid with a vibrant, aromatic appearance that fills the space with fall-inspired notes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Fall/Autumn

Servings 1

Equipment

Stove
Medium saucepan or pot

Ingredients

4 cups water enough to cover ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves whole cloves
1 orange orange sliced into rounds
1 apple apple sliced into rounds
2 tbsp fresh rosemary optional, for additional fragrance

Instructions

Add water to a medium saucepan and place it on the stove over medium heat.
Drop in the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves into the water, allowing their fragrant oils to begin releasing.
Add slices of orange and apple to the pot, distributing them evenly so they simmer and infuse the water with citrus and fruit aromas.
If desired, add fresh rosemary sprigs to deepen the herbal scent and add extra seasonal flair.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, watching as it starts to bubble softly and the aroma fills the air.
Reduce the heat to low so the mixture continues to simmer gently without boiling over, allowing the scents to intensify over the next 20-30 minutes.
Check occasionally to ensure there's enough water; top up with hot water if needed to keep ingredients from drying out or burning.
Once your home is filled with the warm, spicy aroma, turn off the heat and remove the fruit slices and spice sticks if desired, or let them continue to simmer for a fuller scent.
Pour the fragrant liquid into a decorative bowl or leave it in the pot to simmer gently as long as you like.
Enjoy the cozy, seasonal atmosphere created by this natural, homemade fall-inspired scent.

Notes

Keep an eye on the water level to prevent drying out or burning. Feel free to customize with your favorite fall herbs or extra citrus peels for a personalized scent.