Pumpkin Spice Fall Simmer Pot
This pumpkin spice simmer pot recipe is an easy and natural way to bring the essence of fall into your home by simmering a combination of oranges, apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and vanilla.
Yield: 1 Small Pot
Materials
- 1 Orange
- 1 Apple
- 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 5 Star Anise
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 tsp Whole Cloves
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4-5 cups Water
Instructions
- Slice the orange and apple into thin rounds.
- Place the orange slices, apple slices, pumpkin spice, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and vanilla into a small pot.
- Pour in 4-5 cups of water, making sure the ingredients are submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Keep an eye on the water level, adding more as needed to keep the ingredients covered.
- Let the pot simmer for several hours. You can leave it on the stove throughout the day, just be sure to add water as it evaporates.
Notes
- You can reuse the same simmer pot mix for up to 2-3 days. Simply store it in the refrigerator overnight and add fresh water when you’re ready to use it again.
- Feel free to add other fresh ingredients like cranberries, whole spices, or even a splash of apple cider for a twist on the classic pumpkin spice scent.
- If you prefer, you can use a slow cooker instead of the stove. This allows you to keep the simmer pot going all day long without worrying about it drying out.
