Description
This blend delivers the sweet, buttery aroma of a fresh-baked apple pie without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups water (plus extra hot water for replenishing)
Instructions
- Place the sliced apple rounds into the bottom of a 2-quart saucepan or small Dutch oven.
- Add the whole cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, pure vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg directly over the fruit.
- Pour in 4 cups of water, ensuring all fruit slices and whole spices are completely submerged.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat on your stovetop.
- Reduce the heat to low, maintaining a gentle, steady simmer so the fragrant steam disperses throughout your rooms.
- Check the water level every 30 to 45 minutes, pouring in 1/2 cup to 1 cup of warm water whenever the liquid drops below half capacity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Allow the pot to cool completely to room temperature. Pour the liquid, apples, and whole spices into a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days. When ready to use again, transfer the contents back to a saucepan, add 1 to 2 cups of fresh water, and simmer over low heat.