11 Simmer Pot Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall (2024)

FAQs

How long does a fall simmer pot last? ›

Your simmering pot should last 24 hours on the stovetop. If you only use peels and spices without fresh food, it can last up to four days! All you have to do is replenish the water about every 30-45 minutes. That way, you'll constantly have the simmering aromatics filling your house with all the scents of fall.

Natural way to make your home smell amazing. For this recipe you need 3 cups of water, one sliced lemon, one sliced lime, 2 cups of fresh Rosemary, one and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract. and 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to simmer and continue to simmer on low.

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, then add ingredients like apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cranberries, nutmeg, vanilla, and more, and keep the water at a simmer to fill your home with a beautiful autumnal aroma.

Cozy Kitchen Spices

You don't have to spend all day in the kitchen baking to give your home the warm inviting scent of baked goods. Simmer cinnamon, anise and cloves for a country farmhouse kitchen scent that is sure to be a favorite.

Depending on what ingredients you've used in your simmer pot, you can reuse the same one for several days! If you've included fruit in your recipe, then it's best to use that pot for only 1 day.

It depends on both the recipe and the type of storage, but generally, four days is the maximum you'd want to re-use the same simmer pot ingredients. If aromatics are drained and stored in a cool, dry location (like a refrigerator), then reinvigorated with fresh water, they can be used for up to four days.

How long will the simmer pot last? That depends on the ingredients you use, fresh or dried, and how much liquid is in your pot. Typically, we enjoy the scent of a simmer pot for 2-3 days.

Make a lemon steam to neutralize pungent odors. Simply cut a lemon in half, add it to a pot of boiling water, and let it simmer for ten minutes. Or if you have leftover lemon peels or bits from your cooking, you can boil those too! For even more odor elimination, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of baking soda in the water.

What can I boil with lemon to make my house smell good? ›

Bring a large saucepan or pot of water to simmer. Add a handful of chopped fresh rosemary, one teaspoon of vanilla extract and one sliced lemon to the water. Enhance with a few drops of lemon and/or rosemary essential oils if you have them. Let simmer very slowly until your home is infused with scent.

Traditional fall scents include spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, woodsy notes like cedarwood and sandalwood, and sweet and cozy notes like vanilla and caramel.

Mix dried oranges, tangerine, lemons, grapefruit skins (small pieces), cinnamon sticks, vanilla and whole cloves, put mixture in a small pot and add water and bring to a boil and, then simmer and the smell will fill your house like it's Christmas every day. You can add star anise and cardamom, as well.

Use a vinegar steam.

Similar to boiling lemons or making stovetop potpourri, vinegar steam is a great way to neutralize potent smells. Add half a cup of vinegar to one cup of water and simmer on the stove while you cook (or after) to absorb any smells in the air.