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Add a touch of fall to your home by simmering a non-toxic, cozy potpourri that you can enjoy all season long. This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe is cheap and easy!

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I absolutely love Fall. Sweater weather and carved pumpkins are right up my alley. Autumn is also the perfect time to make a simmering potpourri pot.

Besides this autumn simmer pot, we also have edible Fall recipes like these Maple Pecan Energy Balls or these Healthier Candied Apples.

IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make a Potpourri Simmer Pot

Simmer Pot Ingredients:

whole apple
whole orange
whole lemon
cinnamon sticks – use full cinnamon sticks or ground
nutmeg and ginger – ground or fresh both work great – use what you have

Maple leaf from the yard is optional. 😉

lemons, apple, orange, cinnamons sticks and spices on a counter.

Instructions to make this recipe:

Omgsh, friends this is so easy to do!

First, slice up the fruit into quarter-inch thick slices. Leave those peels on! They will add to the aroma. What smells more delightful than orange peels? Mmmmmm.

sliced lemons, sliced oranges, and apple slices on a cutting board.

Next, transfer the citrus and apple slices into a large pot and then sprinkle it with the ground nutmeg and ginger. Toss in the cinnamon sticks and fill the pot with water and give it a good stir.

slice fruit and spices in a pot of water.

Third, set the pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a low boil.

Once it is bubbling, turn the heat down to a simmer and let it stew away.

With a warm, cozy aroma a stovetop potpourri pot will make your whole home smell like this beautiful season.

You could use candles, room sprays, or air fresheners with Fall scents to make your house smell lovely but some of these things can also have toxic ingredients that I prefer to avoid.

A simmer pot for fall on the stove top is a brilliant and safe method – no chemicals!

a fall simmer pot warming on a stove top.

FAQ’S, Tips + Substitutions:

How long do you boil a simmer pot? A minimum of 2-3 hours is recommended to really notice the aroma in your house but you can let it brew all day! Just keep adding water as necessary as it will boil down and you don’t want it to burn.
Turn it into a gift by making a basket with the fruit, a knob of ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Add a pretty card with instructions.
Substitute any citrus fruit! Both limes and grapefruit are lovely.
Vary the herbs you use! Fresh rosemary sprigs go beautifully with lemon, vanilla extract, and lavender.
Use a tsp of your fave pumpkin spice blend to make it easy peasy

More healthy Fall Recipes:

**This recipe was originally posted on September 23, 2013, updated on December 31, 2018, and updated again on September 17, 2022.**

If you’ve tried my natural fall air freshener, please rate the recipe and let me know how it turned out by leaving me a comment below. I’m always interested in feedback!

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