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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: Main Course
Cuisine: Fall
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large apples preferably ripe and fragrant, sliced into thin wedges
  • 2 sticks cinnamon whole cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves whole cloves for aroma
  • 1 orange peel dried orange peels optional for extra citrus fragrance
  • 4 cups water enough to cover ingredients

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup or spoon

Method
 

  1. Slice the apples into thin wedges, removing the core but keeping the skin on for added flavor.
  2. Add the sliced apples to a medium saucepan along with two whole cinnamon sticks and four whole cloves.
  3. Pour in four cups of water, just enough to cover the fruit and spices, creating a bubbling base for simmering.
  4. Place dried orange peels in the pot for a bright citrus note that complements the warm spices.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the water to bubble softly and release fragrant steam.
  6. Lower the heat slightly and let everything simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes, until the apples soften and the aroma fills your space.
  7. Periodically check the water level, topping off with additional water if it evaporates too much, to prevent burning.
  8. Once the scent is rich and the apples look tender, turn off the heat and carefully remove from the stove.
  9. Pour the fragrant mixture into a decorative bowl or let it sit in the saucepan for a cozy, ongoing scent.
  10. Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma of your homemade fall apple potpourri filling your space.

Notes

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