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    Home » DIY » Homemade Potpourri For Fall Recipe

    Homemade Potpourri For Fall Recipe

    Published: Oct 16, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make a homemade potpourri for fall using just a handful of simple ingredients that’s perfect for the transition to the seasons. Your house has never smelled so good with all the flavors of fall once this stovetop or slow cooker potpourri recipe is simmering!

    looking down into a crockpot filled with fall potpourri

    Original recipe posted: November 2016 | Recipe updated: October 2020

    Why This Recipe Works

    One of the fun little touches I like to add to any fall day (or a festive holiday like Thanksgiving!) is to make a batch of homemade fall potpourri. It simmers quietly in my crock pot or on the stovetop but either way, it fills my home with glorious fall scents.

    Oh my goodness, you guys, it’s like autumn itself oozes out of the pot. You have to give this a try. It’s so inviting and there are times when it’s not possible to invite the smells in from outside, so this recipe is perfect for creating it naturally!

    What Is Potpourri

    Potpourri is an easy way to create an inviting scent into your home. It can be dried and emitted in an open space in your home. In this potpourri recipe, simply simmering a mixture of fresh ingredients over a low heat does the trick.

    Fresh and dried fruits, cinnamon sticks and spices, plant materials and sometimes essential oils will transform the scents in your home!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Apples – Slice into chunks any type of apple on hand – they all work!

    Oranges – The smell of citrus in the air is delightful so don’t skip this ingredients!

    Cranberries – Select fresh, frozen or dried and add them to the batch.

    Cinnamon sticks – You don’t want to use powder in this case, the sticks come from the inner bark of a few trees and are great to add aromatics to recipes in addition to flavor.

    Cloves – These dried flower buds from a clove tree and look like a nail, are very fragrant are a complimentary smell with the cinnamon and citrus.

    Whole allspice – Allspice is a round ball, bigger than a peppercorn kernel and in this whole state will bring out a fall smell perfect to the recipe.

    Whole nutmeg – This earthy smelling nut offers a unique smell similar to pine cones and will round out your potpourri scents.

    How To Make Your Own Potpourri 2 Ways

    Option 1

    Gather all of the ingredients, then place them into a slow cooker. Cover and cook for 2 hours on High heat.

    Remove cover, turn to Low heat heat. Let it cook slowly on your counter and your home will smell amazing for HOURS! Stir occasionally to give the ingredients a good stir.

    Option 2

    Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to Low heat and simmer for 4-6 hours for fresh-smelling potpourri.

    fall potpourri ingredients in a crockpot with cinnamon sticks and spices

    Ingredients To Add To Potpourri

    • Dried apple slices/dried fruit
    • Nutmeg
    • Fresh apples
    • Grapefruit slices (rind on)
    • Lemon slices or peels
    • Cinnamon and cloves
    • Pine
    • Essential oils (any citrus)
    • Star anise
    • Rose petals
    a glance into a ceramic pot filled with orange and apple slices as well as cinnamon sticks

    How Long Will Potpourri Last

    This homemade fall potpourri recipe is good for one day. The heat will absorb the scents from the ingredients for 6-8 hours. Be sure to toss out the used remnants.

    To recreate the aroma, throw another batch of potpourri together.

    I love this version of an air freshener because I know exactly what’s in my pot or slow cooker. No chemicals are involved and the ingredients are all things I typically keep on hand. I hope you love it, too!

    Potpourri Is A Great Gift For Friends

    Give the gift of fall! Potpourri is a perfect gift idea for loved ones. Fill a mason with favorite ingredients and maybe even a pine cone or two! Place a gift tag on it and let them fill their home with comforting and delicious scents.

    FAQ About Potpourri

    How do you say potpourri?

    It sounds like POE·purr·ee

    Why is potpourri used?

    Potpourri is used to freshen the scent in rooms.

    How to refresh potpourri?

    If you are making potpourri with fresh ingredients vs dried ingredients, you can enjoy the potpourri one time. You will need to start over with fresh ingredients in your pot when the scent is done.

    Can potpourri be recycled?

    You can recycle potpourri in this recipe into your compost bin when you’re done.

    Is potpourri toxic?

    Potpourri that’s made at home from fresh ingredients is not toxic to you because no artificial ingredients are being used. There are potpourri that are created with chemicals that can be irritating or toxic if ingested and you should definitely read the labels for that information.

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    Homemade Potpourri For Fall Recipe

    Make a homemade potpourri for fall using just a handful of simple ingredients that's perfect for the transition to the seasons. Your house has never smelled so good with all the flavors of fall once this stovetop or slow cooker potpourri recipe is simmering!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 248.06kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups water
    • 2 apples sliced
    • 2 oranges sliced (peel on)
    • 1/2 cup cranberries fresh, frozen or dried
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • 1 tbsp whole cloves
    • 1 tbsp whole all spice
    • 1 whole nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Fill a crock pot half full of water. Place all other ingredients inside and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 hours on High heat.
    • Remove cover, turn heat to Low setting and cook for up to 8 hours. Stir occasionally throughout the day.

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    Notes

    Ingredient options:
    • Dried apple slices/dried fruit
    • Nutmeg
    • Fresh apples
    • Grapefruit slices (rind on)
    • Lemon slices or peels
    • Cinnamon and cloves
    • Pine
    • Essential oils (any citrus)
    • Star anise
    • Rose petals

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248.06kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.58g | Protein: 3.11g | Fat: 2.52g | Saturated Fat: 0.65g | Sodium: 63.52mg | Fiber: 17.18g | Sugar: 34.59g
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