There is something special about the warm smell of cinnamon and apples, or pumpkin spice. It’s a smell that we often associate with fall or even winter holidays.
What if I said you could enjoy this aroma all year long if you wanted?
Here is a simple, inexpensive way to recreate the smell of fall baking
Tools needed:
- Small saucepan or mini crock pot
Ingredients:
- Water
- Cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or orange slices
- Vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a mini crockpot or small saucepan, add 2 cups of water, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Stir well to combine, and bring to a simmer.
Keep an eye on your simmer pot so that it does not boil dry.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with other spices to change up the fragrance. I like to do this after I have cooked something in a deep fryer to help with the “grease” smell.
