As the leaves begin to change colors and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the autumn season than by filling your home with the comforting scents of fall.
> 1 apple (sliced)> 2 oranges (sliced)> Orange peels (from 2 oranges)> 3-4 star anise pods> 2 teaspoons of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice (or your favorite fall spice blend)> 1 knob of ginger (sliced)> Enough water to fill your pot
To begin, collect all your ingredients. The combination of apples, oranges, spices, and ginger will create a heavenly scent that’s quintessentially autumn.
Slice the apples and oranges into thin rounds. Don’t worry about peeling them; the peels add a lovely fragrance to your simmer pot. Set aside the orange peels for extra citrusy goodness.
If you have a crockpot, this will make the process even simpler. However, a stovetop potpourri pot works just as well. I simply used my favorite Dutch oven.
Stovetop Pot: Place your stovetop potpourri pot on the stove and set the burner to the lowest possible heat setting and let it simmer. You can also use a simmer plate to achieve the desired low heat.