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Autumn leaves, pumpkin spice, and apple cider. These are some of my favorite Fall things. I also love a house that smells like Fall too!
Stovetop simmers are cheap and easy to make, and theyโre a great way to cozy up your house without using plugins or burning a thousand candles.
After spending several hours in my kitchen, today, Iโm sharing my favorite stovetop simmers thatโll make your house smell like Fall!
Related: How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas (Without Candles!)
How to Make A Stovetop Simmer
A stovetop simmer is so easy to make youโll wish youโve been doing this all year long. Add some simple ingredients to a pot of water or juice and simmer away!
Bring your ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. It wonโt be long before the aroma fills up your entire home!
3 Stovetop Simmers for Fall
Cozy up your home with these Fall combinations! Grab your favorite pot or Dutch Oven (this is the one I have) and start simmering.
Apple Cinnamon Spice
This is my go-to every Sunday! It smells like thereโs an apple pie in the oven.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water, apple juice, or apple cider
- 1 apple, sliced thin
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tbsp vanilla
First Day Of Fall
This stovetop simmer is warm, cozy, inviting, and has all the Fall feels. Itโs perfect for every day while youโre cleaning, cooking, or expecting company โ they will all think youโre burning a Bath & Body Works candle!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ยฝ tsp nutmeg
Vanilla Pumpkin
I wanted to create a stovetop simmer thatโs a little more traditional for Fall. This Vanilla Pumpkin combination is just that! Although, itโs not as visually appealing as the other two simmers, it smells like fresh pumpkin donuts โ just please donโt eat it!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 1 ยฝ tbsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp whole cloves
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I have to say, First Day Of Fall is my favorite simmer!!! The best part about these stovetop simmers is that you can use them over several days! Just refill your pot with water in the morning and throughout the day as needed.
Are you going to try any of these potpourri recipes this Fall? Share yours with me on Instagram!
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