Want to learn how to make your home smell like fall this cozy season? This simple simmer pot recipe fills your home with the warm aroma of cinnamon, citrus, and spices bubbling away on your stovetop.
Whether you’re welcoming guests, winding down after a chilly day, or just craving those nostalgic fall scents, this recipe is an easy way to bring seasonal comfort indoors.
If you love this kind of natural fragrance, you might also enjoy my pumpkin spice simmer pot recipe.
And while you’re at it, try pairing your cozy home scent with a warm mug of my dutch oven apple cider or baking a batch of my apple cider sourdough discard donuts for the ultimate autumn experience.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
What You’ll Need
Recipe Tips
Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A Dutch oven works beautifully for fall simmering pot recipes because it holds heat well and helps the smell last longer.
Keep the heat low: Simmer gently. A rolling boil will burn off the water too quickly and may cook the ingredients instead of releasing their scent.
Add water as needed: Check the pot every 30–45 minutes. If the water gets too low, top it up to keep your simmer pot recipes fall stove friendly and safe.
Reuse the same batch: Your simmering potpourri recipes can often be reheated over a couple of days. Just store the pot in the fridge between uses.
Try a dried version: Use dried simmer pot recipes when fresh produce isn’t available. Dried orange slices, apple rings, or cinnamon sticks still smell amazing.
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the orange, lemon, and apple into thin rounds. Break the cinnamon sticks in half if desired.
- Fill the pot with water: Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with water and place it on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the ingredients: Once the water starts to warm up, add the sliced fruits, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and rosemary sprig to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer: Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. This should take about 5-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and simmer: Once it’s simmering, reduce the heat to low. Let the pot simmer for at least 2 hours. Keep an eye on the water level, adding more if it gets too low.
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How to Make Your House Smell Like Fall – Simmer Pot Recipe
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- ½ Orange
- ½ Lemon
- 1 Apple
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 4 Star Annis
- 9 Cloves
- 1 Rosemary Sprig
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the orange, lemon, and apple into thin rounds. Break the cinnamon sticks in half if desired.
- Fill the Pot with Water: Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with water and place it on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the Ingredients: Once the water starts to warm up, add the sliced fruits, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and rosemary sprig to the pot.
- Bring to a Simmer: Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. This should take about 5-10 minutes.
- Reduce Heat and Simmer: Once it’s simmering, reduce the heat to low. Let the pot simmer for at least 2 hours. Keep an eye on the water level, adding more if it gets too low.
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