Pumpkin Spice Simmering Potpourri
This simmering potpourri combines water, dried pumpkin spices, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and whole cloves to create a warm, fragrant aroma. The mixture is gently simmered on the stove, releasing a cozy, seasonal scent with a rich, spicy, and citrusy aroma that resembles the essence of pumpkin pie and autumnal festivities.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Stove
Ingredients
- 4 cups water preferably filtered
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice mix or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice
- 2 cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks whole, for aromatic infusion
- 1 orange orange slices thinly sliced, with peel
- 8 whole whole cloves adds depth to aroma
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups of water into a medium pot and place it on the stove over medium heat.
- Add 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice blend to the water, stirring gently to dissolve and release the aromatic spices.
- Place two whole cinnamon sticks into the pot, allowing their fragrant oils to infuse into the water as it warms.
- Add thin slices of orange with peel into the pot, spreading them evenly on the surface for bright citrus scent.
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low to avoid boiling over and allow the scents to develop over 20-30 minutes.
- Occasionally lift the lid to check the fragrance filling your space, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
- After about 20-30 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks and orange slices if desired, or leave them for continued scent release.
- Enjoy the cozy, seasonal aroma filling your home, perfect for creating a warm autumn ambiance.
Notes
Keep an eye on the water level during simmering; add more if necessary to prevent burning. For a longer-lasting scent, replenish water and spices as desired.