The scents of the Fall season, that's how you know it's arrived. Fall brings crisp and colorful leaves, apple picking, slow-cooked stews, cooler weather, comfy clothes, and pumpkin-spiced everything. We can't get enough of the warm and fuzzy feels of fall! Fall begins on September 22 or 23 each year and to celebrate Macaroni KID came up with a five-ingredient scent simmer to bring scents of fall inside your home now or . . . any time of year.
DIY Simmering Scents of Fall
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of water
- 1 apple cut in half and any leftover apple peels
- 1 orange cut or leftover orange peels
- 1 Tablespoon of whole cloves
- 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon or 3 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
- In a soup pot, add all ingredients and bring to a slow simmer.
- Turn to the lowest setting and enjoy for hours, adding water as needed.
Macaroni tip: You can also put all of your ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low with the lid off.
Mix up your homemade simmering scents with whatever you have on hand - there are no rules!
Other ingredients to consider:
- Star anise
- Ginger
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Pine needles
- Fennel seeds
- Cranberries
Simmer up a pot of yummy smells before a holiday party or family gathering at your home, or just on a cozy weeknight with your family. Celebrate the season with the delicious smell of fall!
