I love the fall season. It’s the perfect time to start making cozy recipes, head to coffee shops with friends, put on a playlist that fits the mood, and make trips to a pumpkin patch.
And probably one of the best ways to welcome in this season is to make a fall simmer pot. It’s such a nice way to fill up the home with warm and cozy aromas all seasonal long.
So if you want a non-toxic, natural fall air freshener to enjoy this time of year, then here are a few fall simmer pot recipes you can try. Grab one n/[ and start filling up your space with warming fall scents whether you have guests over or you’re relaxing alone.
1. Orange Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot
This is the perfect autumn simmer pot to break out on the first day of fall. It has cozy sweater weather scents of cinnamon, orange, nutmeg, and vanilla. Perfect for when you’re having your friends over or you’re just relaxing with a hot cup of coffee at home.
Update: The site that had this simmering potpourri pot no longer exists. But here are the instructions so you can still make it.
- small saucepan
- 1 orange (peels or whole orange)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. sugar (white or brown)
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
2. Orange, Cranberry, & Warming Spices Stovetop Potpourri
I really like this stovetop potpourri pot since I’ve never thought of using a slow cooker for creating cozy fall scents before. It’s definitely a great idea, but just make sure to set a timer to check the water level or turn it off after a bit.
GET THE TUTORIAL3. Lemon, Orange, and Fall Spices Stovetop Simmer Pot
With just lemons, oranges, and cloves, you can make your home smell like Autumn with this quick and easy recipe. Pretty simple right?
Update: Original fall potpourri simmer pot is no longer there, but you can try this other seasonal stovetop potpourri from Clean Mama as well.
4. Simmering Stovetop Potpourri for Fall
This cozy concoction doesn’t just smell great, it looks pretty too. Made up of 7 different ingredients, it’s still pretty simple and a nice way to make your home smell comforting. Just slice up the fruit, use their peals, toss in the spices, and stew away.
GET THE TUTORIAL5. Orange, Apple, and Spices Stovetop Potpourri
Alright so this cozy potpourri is more meant for the holidays, but to be honest, I think it can still pass as an Autumnal scent.
GET THE TUTORIAL6. Cinnamon and Orange Slow Cooker Simmer Pot
Another nice slow cooker recipe! Also, cinnamon and orange has to be one of my favorites when it comes to fall scents. Definitely a great one to try in the days leading up to Thanksgiving!
GET THE TUTORIAL7. Make Your House Smell Like Fall Simmer Pot
I love cute infographics that break down a simple recipe. And for this one, just grab the ingredients if you wanna have fall on the stove top. It’s so simple!
Update: Article on Lulu and Georgia no longer exists.
8. Apple, Orange, Cloves, & Cinnamon Stovetop Potpourri
With orange rinds, apple peels, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves, you can recreate this comforting, warm scent and make your space kind of smell like apple cider.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
I love this idea for selling your home or even just to enjoy the fall aroma anytime.
Thanks so much Anne! 🙂
I think that every one of these sounds goods me. I also believe that all of them could be done in the crock pot. Great idea, as then like you said, you don’t have to check that pan on the stove top.!!
Exactly Christine! 🙂