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Fall Apple Potpourri

This simmering apple potpourri combines sliced apples, dried spices, and aromatic herbs to fill your home with warm, inviting scents. The ingredients are gently simmered in water, releasing fragrant oils and creating a cozy, bubbling aroma with a slightly fruity and spicy appearance. It’s a simple, customizable way to evoke autumn comfort indoors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: home fragnance
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large apples sliced into thin wedges
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • Dried orange peel optional, for citrus fragrance
  • 4 –5 cups water or enough to fully submerge ingredients

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring cup
  • Stove or induction cooktop

Method
 

  1. Fill a saucepan with 4 cups of water.
  2. Add sliced apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel if using.
  3. Heat until just steaming, then keep on very low simmer to slowly release fragrance.
  4. Reduce heat and let it simmer on low, releasing fragrance gradually.
  5. Add more water as needed and continue simmering as desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding other dried herbs, citrus peels, or a splash of vanilla for personal scent variations.