The Easiest Way to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn

Ingredients:

• whole apple

• whole orange

• whole lemon

• cinnamon sticks - use full cinnamon sticks or ground

• nutmeg and ginger - ground or fresh, both work great

Optional:

• Substitute any citrus fruit.

• Vary the herbs you use. Fresh rosemary sprigs go beautifully with lemon, vanilla extract, and lavender.

Directions:

1. Slice the fruit into 1/4-inch thick slices. Leave the peels on.

2. Place the sliced fruit in a large saucepan and add the spices.

3. Cover with water and fill the pot 3/4 full.

4. Over medium-high heat, bring the concoction to a light boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

5. Leave simmering as long as desired, adding more water as needed.