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4 Irresistible Fall Simmer Pot Recipes

Made with simple ingredients like oranges, cinnamon, apples, and cloves, these simmer pots will give you cozy fall aromas, without artificial scents!
Keyword Apple Pie Simmer Pot, Apple Spice Simmer Pot, Autumn Simmer Pot, Coffee Cake Simmer Pot, Fall Simmer Pot, Fall Simmer Pot Recipe, Fall Simmer Pots, Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 pot

Ingredients

Classic Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

  • 2-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2-3 orange slices or the orange rind from 1 orange
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
  • 3-5 bay leaves fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves

Apple Spice Simmer Pot Recipe

  • 2 small apples sliced
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 anise stars
  • 1 tbsp allspice berries
  • 1 tbsp cardamom pods
  • Lemon rind from 1 lemon or slices of one lemon

Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot Recipe

Coffee Cake Simmer Pot Recipe

  • 2-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1-2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 cup coffee grounds

Instructions

  • Fill a small to medium pot with water (about halfway full).
  • Add your chosen ingredients directly to the pot.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered.
  • Enjoy the cozy aroma as it fills your home! Add more water as it evaporates.
  • To reuse, let the mixture cool, cover, and store in the fridge overnight. Reheat on the stove or in the crockpot the next day.

Notes

NOTE: Any given citrus can be swapped for other citrus options. Oranges have a very distinct scent, however, other citrus smells will still provide a wonderful aroma. If you don’t have a certain citrus on hand, swap it out for another one.