Most people enjoy the fall season because of the cooler weather, fun activities and let's not forget about pumpkin spice everything. One thing I love is burning a candle with my favorite fall scents. The only thing I don’t love is paying lots of money for candles, especially since I tend to buy a few at a time. Luckily, there are easy ways to bring the fall scents you love into your home without breaking the bank. What’s even better is that many of the ingredients are probably in your pantry or spice cabinet right now.
Have you ever made a Simmer Pot before? These are so easy to assemble and last for hours filling your home with an aroma that is just divine. We have two scents we think you’ll just love.
Apple Scented Simmer Pot
Ingredients:
- 2 apples cut in quarters
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of cloves (whole)
Directions:
- Add ingredients to a large pot and add in 4 cups of water.
- Stir ingredients together and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer.
- Let simmer until the aroma fills your home.
- Add additional water as necessary.
Fruit Scented Simmer Pot
Ingredients:
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- nutmeg
- 2 star anise
Directions:
- Add ingredients to a large pot and add in 4 cups of water.
- Stir ingredients together and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer.
- Let simmer until the aroma fills your home.
- Add additional water as necessary.
Grab your favorite blanket, sit back and enjoy! These simmer pots are perfect for those chilly nights at home or weekends spent in pajamas. The best thing is that the possibilities are endless. No matter what flavor combination you come up with, don't forget you can pick up the ingredients during your next Commissary trip.
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