The air is crisp and golden leaves are swirling outside my living room window, which in my house means it’s time for homemade honey-scented beeswax candles, snuggling under our wool comforter to read, and of course, a pot of spices simmering on the stove.
Yesterday I peeled some apples for homemade apple crisp, then tossed the skins into this glass tea kettle with with orange peels and a few spices. It can be used directly on the stovetop as long as I use medium heat to slowly bring the water to a simmer, and I love how pretty it is.
The stovetop potpourri made my home smell like freshly baked deliciousness all day and into the evening, so I wanted to share it with you.
Of course, you can adapt the recipe to use what you have on hand. If you have fresh ginger and/or lemon peels, toss them in! Want to add a little vanilla extract? It will smell delicious.
Also, with a few tweaks – for example, using dried orange slices instead of fresh – this stovetop potpourri makes a beautiful and thoughtful DIY gift. I’ve included instructions for making both versions below.
