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Pumpkin Spice Potpourri

This simmering Pumpkin Spice Potpourri combines fall spices like cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel, infused in water with pumpkin extract and dried botanicals. The mixture heats gently on the stove, releasing a warm, aromatic scent with a fragrant, simmered appearance that fills the room with cozy autumnal notes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: home fragnance
Cuisine: seasonal / fall
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Whole cloves 1 tablespoon: Adds a warm, slightly sweet fragrance.
  • Cinnamon sticks 2-3 sticks: Infuses a warm, comforting aroma into the air.
  • Fresh orange peel from 1 orange: Adds a bright, zesty note to balance the spices.
  • Whole nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon: Complements the cinnamon and cloves with a rich, warm scent.
  • Apple slices 1-2 apples, optional: Provides a fresh, fruity note to the potpourri.
  • Water 4 cups: The base that allows the ingredients to simmer and release their fragrance.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Ladle for stirring
  • Measuring spoons
  • Stove
  • Wooden spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Peel the orange and slice the peel into strips.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the orange peel, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. Pour in the water, covering the ingredients.
  4. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 hours, checking periodically and adding more water if it evaporates below the level of the ingredients.
  6. Stir occasionally to help release the fragrances.
  7. As the simmering continues, the aroma will fill your home, creating a cozy atmosphere.
  8. You can use the potpourri for up to 2 hours, replenishing water as needed to maintain the fragrance and prevent burning.
  9. Once you’re done, discard the mixture and start a fresh batch whenever you want to fill your home with the smell of fall.

Notes

Feel free to add a few drops of vanilla or orange oil if you'd like to boost the scent. Replenish water as needed to keep the aroma going all day. Always supervise the simmering pot to prevent it from drying out or scorching.