9 Autumn Simmer Pot Recipes: Free Printable
The smell of apple and cinnamon or citrus and cloves can transport you straight into the heart of autumn in an instant. Would you like an easy way to make your whole home smell like fall without spending a lot of money?
There’s just something about walking into a home that smells like autumn. Maybe it’s the way warm spices instantly feel comforting, or how a hint of orange and clove reminds us of childhood holidays and busy kitchens and sweaters fresh out of storage. Fall scents just feel like home.
One of my favorite ways to bring that feeling into the house is with a simmer pot—a simple blend of fruit, spices, herbs, and aromatics gently simmered on the stove or in a slow cooker. It’s one of the easiest homemaking traditions to begin, and it fills your home with the kind of nostalgic fragrance that candles just can’t replicate. Today I’m sharing a free printable you’ll love with 9 Simmer Pot Recipes for Fall.
When I was growing up my mom always kept a simmer pot on the stove during the holidays. So, for me, it’s just not the holidays without a pot of fragrant spices simmering away on the stove top. In fact, I like to keep on simmering all through the fall and winter season when the air is especially dry.
And because I know many of you love printable resources you can tuck into your Home Companion binder, I created something special for you.
Free Printable: Autumn Simmer Pot Blends
This pretty printable includes several ready-to-use scent recipes you can clip to your fridge, add to your homemaking notebook, or print to gift a friend. You can download it below.
What Is a Simmer Pot?
A simmer pot is simply a pot of water filled with natural ingredients—like sliced fruit, whole spices, herbs, and extracts—that gently simmers on the stovetop to create a warm and inviting scent throughout the home.
It’s a beautiful way to:
- Create a cozy atmosphere on chilly fall days
- Replace harsh synthetic fragrances with natural ingredients
- Use up leftover fruit or herbs before they spoil
- Add a welcoming touch before guests arrive
- Make ordinary days feel special
My Favorite Autumn Simmer Pot Recipes
Below I’m sharing a few of the simmer pot recipes for fall that are featured in your downloadable .pdf: Autumn Simmer Pot Blends. Combine the ingredients with 4–6 cups of water in a small pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for as long as you’d like. Add water as needed.
#1 Orange Spice Market
- 1 sliced orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- Splash of vanilla
#2 Warm Apple Pie
- 1 apple, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
#3 Pumpkin Patch Campfire
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- A few drops maple extract
- Tiny splash of liquid smoke (optional)
#4 Crisp Autumn Woods
- Handful of pine needles or rosemary sprigs
- Lemon slices
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cloves
#5 Cranberry Harvest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Tips for the Best Simmer Pot Experience
- Use a small slow cooker to safely simmer all day
- Add more water every 45–60 minutes as needed
- Save spent ingredients in the fridge to reuse the next day
- Freeze seasonal fruit scraps in a zip bag to use year-round
- Tie ingredients in a small bag and gift to neighbors or church friends
- Simmer pots also make a thoughtful hospitality gift when paired with a handwritten note and ribbon.
I hope this little resource inspires you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the beauty of the season inside your home. Sometimes the smallest traditions are the ones that make life feel rich and meaningful.
Let me know which blend you try first. I think I’m starting with Cranberry Harvest today.
More Ideas for Fall You’ll Love
- Creating a Fall Cleaning Checklist
- Simple Apple Pie Recipes for Fall | Cozy Homemaking
- Pecan Pie Muffins | Easy Pecan Pie Muffin Recipe
Free Printable Autumn Simmer Pot Recipes
The first cool morning always sends me searching for the scents of fall—warm spices, sweet citrus, and that cozy feeling that instantly makes home feel welcoming. How do you bring the comfort of autumn into your home as the season shifts?
Print your Autumn Simmer Pot Blends sheet and tuck it into your Homemaker’s Society Home Companion binder.
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