How to Make a Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot

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Sep 19

Is there anything better than the scents of fall? In my humble opinion, absolutely not. Though my style and hobbies are typically better suited for the spring & summer months, fall & winter in all of their coziness are the seasons that truly have my heart. I love to wake up, and enjoy a little pumpkin spiced coffee in October with the winds wide open, smelling the falling leaves, especially if it’s after a rainfall… if you get it, you get it! So, it probably comes as no surprise that I also love a little autumn-inspired simmer pot.

If you’ve never made a simmer pot before, it’s really quite simple! It’s just a combination of water, and fresh, natural ingredients and you let it simmer on the stove, filling your home with those scents. It’s a nice alternative to artificial room sprays given that it’s completely naturally scented, and it lasts much longer. Personally, I tend to get a little sneezy with artificial sprays, and even sometimes essential oils, so this is a great option for me. The only downside is that since it is sitting on your stove, you definitely cannot leave this unattended, and should frequently check to make sure you don’t need to add more water.

Cozy Autumn Simmer Pot

Ingredients

1 sliced orange
1 sliced apple
4 star anise
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 cups water

Directions

In a pot, bring your water to a simmer over medium heat. Slice your orange and apple, and add to the pot.
Add the star anise, cinnamon sticks, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract to the water.
Once the water begins to simmer, bring the temperature down to low, letting it simmer for several hours, refilling the water as needed, enjoying the sweet scent of fall throughout your home!