Autumnal Simmer

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I was cursed gifted with an insane sense of smell. I’m talking crazy intense here people. Like woke-me-up-the-other-night-because-I-thought-I-smelled-gas intense. Remember this post?

I know, insane.

But one of the perks of being on the far side of the sensory spectrum is that when something smells good, I don’t need much to fulfill my appetite. Enter this heaven-on-earth stove top simmer, just in time for fall! It’s one of my favorite ways to set the mood (like I mentioned in this post) and bring the seasons indoors. Honestly, I throw mine together this time of year and re-use it til Christmas! Just add a little water as it boils off over time and you’re made in the shade.

Here is what you will need…

• 2 orange peels
• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 cups of water (and more later on)

Here is what you will do…

• Throw everything in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
• Reduce to a simmer and let sit for 35 minutes

Let this sucker sit on your stove top throughout the fall and winter months and you are guaranteed the ultimate cozy factor. I like to let it simmer for about a half hour per day – just add water as it boils off. Your house will smell divine!

What else do you guys like to do to make your space feel seasonal?