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10 Simmer Pot Recipes That Will Make Your Home Smell Like Fall

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Not only do these fragrant mixtures smell way better than potpourri and seasonal candles, but they're also cheaper! Go grab a big pot or your trusty slow cooker and whip up one of these festive recipes fit for filling your home with the scents of autumn.

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Cranberry and Cinnamon Stovetop Potpourri

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Rachel Schultz

Citrusy fruits pair perfectly with cinnamon, nutmeg, and rosemary. This festive combination works for the holiday season, too.

Get the recipe at Rachel Schultz.

Tools you'll need: $25, Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Dutch Oven, amazon.com

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Oranges and Pinecones Simmer Pot

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Oh So Delicioso

Ready to make your home smell like an autumn forest? This recipe's got you covered. 

Get the recipe at Oh So Delicioso.

Tools you'll need: $25, Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Dutch Oven, amazon.com

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Cinnamon Orange Slow Cooker Potpourri

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The Novice Chef

This simple combination requires just four ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry or fridge. 

Get the recipe at The Novice Chef.

Tools you'll need: $25, Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Portable Slow Cooker,

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Bay Leaves and Licorice Stovetop Potpourri

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The Casual Craftlete

A variety of dried herbs and licorice make this concoction smell punchy and memorable.

Get the recipe at The Casual Craftlete.

Tools you'll need: $25, Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Dutch Oven, amazon.com

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Pine Potpourri

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Make + Haus

Make your home smell as if it's in the heart of nature by infusing it with this simple scent.

Get the recipe at Make + Haus.

Tools you'll need: $25, Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Dutch Oven, amazon.com

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Fall Spices Simmer Pot

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The Healthy Maven

Vanilla beans give this recipe depth and warmth. It's the ideal scent for a crisp autumn day.

Get the recipe at The Healthy Maven.

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Pumpkin Spice Simmer Pot

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Clean and Scentsible

Yep, you guessed it! This combination takes cues from everyone's favorite fall drink and features canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.

Get the recipe at Clean and Scentsible.

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Homemade Apple and Ginger Potpourri

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How Sweet It Is

Spicy ginger and sweet apple are a match made in fragrance heaven. 

Get the recipe at How Sweet It Is.

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Apple Cider Simmering Potpourri

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Smart School House

A big batch of cider is the base for this potpourri made with cooking spices and fresh-from-the-orchard apples. 

Get the recipe at Smart School House.

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Pumpkin and Apple Simmering Potpourri

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BLDG 25

One whiff of this and your neighbors and guests will think you're baking up a storm!

Get the recipe at BLDG 25.

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Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics. Prior to working for Country Living, she wrote for several lifestyle and women’s magazines including Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook
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