The Perfect Fall Simmer Pot to Cozy Your Home

Feeling that very first chilled breeze in September gets me SO excited!

I know, I know.

September 22nd. To my summer lovers, I will give it time. Promise!

But with me loving fall so much, I can’t help but share every single part of it! & truly, we all know it goes beyond the leaves changing outside, or the cozy sweaters we pull on. Fall is also in our homes, in the beautiful little details that give you just the warmest, fuzziest feelings inside.

So today, we’re diving into a recipe that’s more about creating an atmosphere than something to eat (though yes, you can sip it if you’d like!).

Enter: the fall simmer pot.

+ Why I Love a Fall Simmer Pot

There’s just something about filling your home with cozy scents that instantly feels grounding. Scent ties so closely to memory. One whiff of orange, cinnamon, & clove, & suddenly it feels like you’re wrapped in nostalgia.

For me, making a simmer pot is one of those little markers that the season has truly begun. It’s such a simple thing, but it changes EVERYTHING. My house feels softer, calmer, & more alive with that fall magic.

The Perfect Fall Simmer Pot

There’s just something about filling your home with cozy scents that instantly feels grounding. Make your home feel softer, calmer, & more alive with fall magic.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 hours hrs

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Tools Instructions Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 Orange sliced
• 1 Apple sliced
• 3 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tbsp Whole Cloves
• 1 tbsp Star Anise
• 3 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract measure with your heart
• A handful of cranberries optional, but beautiful

Tools

• 1 Glass Cooking Pot Get my favorite one here: https://amzn.to/3VO0LPd

Method

 

1. Fill a small pot with water (about halfway).
2. Add your ingredients.
3. Bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat.
4. Let it work its magic, adding more water as needed to keep it from drying out.
5. If you want the cozy vibes going all day long, try a slow cooker.

Notes

If you want the cozy vibes going all day long, try a slow cooker. Just set it on low & let it work from morning until night.

Cozy Tips & Tricks

Hosting? Start your simmer pot before guests arrive. It’s like greeting them with a hug at the door.

Gift it: Layer the dry ingredients in a jar, tie it with ribbon, & you’ve got a thoughtful fall gift.

Resetting the vibe: After a long week, I’ll let one simmer while I journal or read. It refreshes the whole space.

Little tip: you can usually refresh the same pot the next day by topping it with more water & reheating.

There’s something so grounding in small seasonal routines like this. A simmer pot isn’t just about the scent, it’s about choosing to create warmth, about slowing down enough to notice how it feels to be home in this moment.

So here’s to fall: the cozy mornings, crisp evenings, & that first breath of autumn in the air.

May your home feel just as warm & inviting as the season itself.

See you soon, with some big, exciting news!

– L

xx