Apple & Cinnamon Simmer

CULINARY RITUALS

Apple & Cinnamon Simmer

There’s nothing quite like walking into a warm, welcoming home that smells like sweet apples and spiced cinnamon wafting through the air like a fresh pie just out of the oven!

This Apple & Cinnamon Simmer is a naturally fragrant way to fill your living rooms, hallways or kitchen with seasonal comfort without lighting candles or plug-in air fresheners. It’s a simple, budget-friendly and wonderfully wholesome little project that makes your home feel extra inviting.

Ingredients

3 Red Apples
3–4 Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
8–10 Star Anise
1 tbsp Whole Cloves
½ tsp Ground Cardamom
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Water (enough to fill about ¾ of your pan)

Preparatation Instructions

Slice the Apples: Cut each apple in half (top to bottom) and pop them straight into a medium saucepan.
Add the Spices: Toss in the cinnamon sticks, star anise and whole cloves
Splash in Vanilla: A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds a lovely warm sweetness.
Add Water: Pour in enough water to fill the pot about three-quarters full.
Simmer Gently: Put the pot on the hob over the lowest heat and let it simmer gently. Top up with a splash more water as it cooks down so nothing burns.