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black pot on wood table with apples, oranges, cinnamon, cloves, and other simmer pot ingredients

Apple and Cinnamon Fall Simmer Pot

This easy fall simmer pot recipe combines apples, orange, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and rosemary for a cozy Spiced Orchard scent. Make it with fresh or dried ingredients for a simple, natural way to make your home smell like fall.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 simmer pot

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TBSP dried apple chunks
  • 2 dried orange slices
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1-2 pieces star anise
  • 1-2 drops orange essential oil
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Add the dried apple, orange slices, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and rosemary to a medium pot.
  • If desired, add 1–2 drops of orange essential oil to the dried orange slices.
  • Add approximately 4 cups of water or enough to generously cover the ingredients.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
  • Allow the simmer pot to fragrance your home for several hours.
  • Check the water frequently and add more as needed.
  • Never allow the pot to simmer dry or leave it unattended.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate the mixture and reuse it the following day if desired.