Fall Spiced Apple Potpourri
This simmering potpourri combines fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, citrus slices, and warming spices in a saucepan to create a fragrant, scented steam. The ingredients release their aromatic oils as they gently simmer, filling the space with a cozy, autumnal aroma and visual bubbles from the fruit and spices in water.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 fresh apples sliced
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 1 large orange sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves optional
- 1/2 teaspoon spiced allspice optional
Instructions
- Slice the apples and orange into thin rounds, removing any seeds from the apple slices.
- Place the sliced apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and optional whole cloves and allspice into a saucepan.
- Pour in the water, ensuring the ingredients are submerged but not overfilled, leaving space for bubbling.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat, listening for the soft bubbling and noticing the aroma starting to waft out.
- Reduce the heat further and maintain a gentle simmer for about 20-30 minutes, adding more water as needed to keep the ingredients submerged and prevent burning.
- Throughout simmering, observe the bubbles becoming steady and the scent filling your space, transforming the kitchen into a cozy autumn orchard.
- Once ready, turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks and whole spices if desired, or leave them for continued fragrant simmering.
- Serve the potpourri hot, or turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before reusing later to keep your home smelling festive and inviting.
Notes
Ensure water level stays consistent to prevent burning; add extra water as needed. Adjust spices to suit your preferred scent intensity.