Do you love the glorious scents of Autumn but try to limit artificial fragrances in your home? This easy and toxin-free stovetop recipe is perfect for the cozy Autumn season.
It may only be early August but I am ready for pumpkin season, you too?
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When you purchase something I recommend, I may receive an affiliate commission – but it does not affect your price or what I choose to promote.*
Let’s set the scene. It’s 60 degrees outside, the fireplace is on, you have on your favorite knit sweater, and there’s smooth jazz playing in the background. Enjoying your favorite hot beverage and a card game with the family – and your whole house smells delicious!
With notes of vanilla, citrus, and spice – it’s mouthwatering!
I have been making this easy and toxin-free stovetop pot-pourri for years. With basically no effort to come together this home fragrance lasts all day.
I share a little about my journey with artificial fragrances in this DIY all-purpose cleaner post. In summary, we don’t get along. I limit all artificial fragrances in my home, including candles. So this easy and toxin-free stovetop fragrance option is perfect for our family.
I’ll bet you already have everything you need to make this easy stovetop recipe in your pantry!
A bit of honesty here, I don’t typically measure this out. I usually use what I have on hand or what sounds good, and throw it into the pot.
The real beauty of this method is that it’s completely customizable to you and your fragrance preferences.
Toxin-free stovetop add-ins for cozy Autumn scents:
- Vanilla – this is the star of the show and gives the whole house that deliciousness smell
- Oranges or Lemons – use what you have on hand, this adds crisp citrus elements
- Whole spices – cloves, cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, star anise. These mulling spices would be perfect!
- Tea bag – this is a little bit of a hack but adds great fragrance, use a spiced tea like Sweet & Spicy by Good Earth (my fave to drink too) or orange/vanilla spice
- Fresh herbs – rosemary, sage, thyme, pine
- Essential oils
Cozy Autumn Stovetop Home Fragrance Toxin-Free
Bring the delicious smell of fall into your home with this natural and customizable fragrance.
- 4-6 cups water
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon or whole cinnamon sticks
- ½ tsp nutmeg or whole cloves, star anise, etc.
- 3 slices lemon or orange
- 2-3 tea bags of choice something with spices
-
fill sauce pot with water and bring to a simmer on the stove
-
add in the seasonings and stir
-
add in the tea bags and gently stir to submerge
-
add in the vanilla and the fruit slices and gently stir
-
allow to simmer for 20 minutes then reduce heat all the way to low
-
leave on low for few hours for maximum fragrance
-
add more water through the day as needed (it will begin to evaporate so be sure not to ignore it)
Try a variety of spices and fresh herbs to find your favorite combination.
Watch the water level the longer it’s on heat and refill as needed.
I have reused the same pot 2 days in a row, I turn it off in the evening and then refresh it in the morning with more water and spices.
Perks of a homemade stovetop fragrance
- very low-cost, just shop your pantry
- toxin-free, no artificial fragrances that can have negative effects on health
- you have control, you pick the ingredients
- customize the scent to your liking, use what you like, and adjust per the season
- easy, less than 5 minutes to out together
This truly is the easiest toxin-free cozy Autumn fragrance for your home
Also one of the cheapest! Toxin-free candles can be upwards of $20 each and only have a few hours of burn time.
With this method, you control the ingredients which means you control the cost. You also have control over the length of time by adjusting the heat on the stove.
Things to remember
Remember that the water does evaporate over time so don’t ignore it and simply add more water as needed.
I have re-used the same fragrance pot two days in a row, simply add water and more fruit or seasoning the next morning for a refresh.
Don’t forget about your stove being on in general. With this method, leave it on low all day, and be sure to turn it off when going outside or leaving your home!
I hope you enjoy the ease and yumminess of this stovetop fall fragrance as much as I do.
When it’s 90 degrees out in mid-summer you can pretend it’s a crisp Autumn day by whipping up this stovetop fall fragrance.
Even when it’s not fall outside, it’s never too early to bring the wonderful season of Autumn into our homes – I will always Rejoice About that!
Are you looking for more homemaking content? Visit this post for 15 tips on improved homemaking or maybe you are a fellow homeschool mama, visit this page for all things homeschool.
Happy Home Smelling Good!
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When you purchase something I recommend, I may receive an affiliate commission – but it does not affect your price or what I choose to promote.*
