I made more apple pies today. One pie is for home (home nothing, my husband will eat the whole thing himself) and the second pie is for work.
I had all the cores and apple peals left over and I knew just what to do with them. This is also great time to use those apples on the bottom of the fruit drawer that are all bumped and bruised!
Place all your apples into a small crock pot and add your favorite spices. I used ground and whole cinnamon and some whole cloves.
Add water about half way up...
Cover and slow cook on low and it will last all day....just add more water and spices as needed. You can also simmer it on high and the smells will start faster, but watch how fast it cooks down.
It will start to cook down over time. This was just after an hour....mmm it smells so good!
Happy fall,
~Karen~
This is also a great way to get the house smelling delicious and welcoming if you are showing it for sale! We did that when our first house was on the market and it worked like a charm! And it sure beats the fake smell of a candle!
ReplyDeleteMGM
I love the smell of cinnamon in the air! It's even better when the weather is a tiny bit cool too.
ReplyDeleteNever thought of that- will have to try it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNice way to make the house smell yummy.
ReplyDeleteI make apple crisp, since I can use oatmeal with that.
The perfect desert for me, though I have been know to eat it for lunch;)
Debbie
I had forgotten all about this! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, my mouth is watering!
ReplyDeletemmmmm.....I can smell it from far south and since it is still cool here I just love it!!!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteGood idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blog for the past couple of days! Come stop by my blog and pick up a LOVELY BLOG AWARD! :)
ReplyDeleteI bake apple pies all the time and I've never thought to do this. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteAlso, don't forget to use the crock pot liners! Clean up is a snap with those babies!!! :D
ReplyDeleteWow, so glad you shared this. I am extremely allergic to all fragrances and really miss burning scented candles like I used to do as a teenager. This is a great alternative...I could almost smell it just looking at your pics.
ReplyDeleteKaren, se vé delicioso!!!! Un beso
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFall is just the best time of year! Especially with these aromas, Sandy
ReplyDeleteGood idea. I have this tiny crockpot that would be perfect for that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I have got to do that! Thanks for the Thursday Tip!!! :)
ReplyDeletethat sure would smell better then the burnt pulled pork in my crock pot today. It got to hot on the sides and burnt! enough selvadge for dinner, whew!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Aren't crock pots amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to do this next week! Thanks for the reminder
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea, a great way of using up your peel and cores and make the house smell like fall!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea. We used to do this at Christmas years ago.
ReplyDeleteNow you make me want an apple pie.
We use our slow cooker a lot in the autumn & winter
ReplyDeleteLove the smell of spices ect
Hugs Janice
I have a small crock pot that I keep hidden behind a cook book holder and I have it simmering all the time with wonderful concoctions..LOVE IT!
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How is that project coming?
just checkin in!
I love the smell of cinnamon in the air! Thanks so much for sharing this. Have a lovely merry happyw eekend and love to you!
ReplyDeleteI have used the crockpot for this and so many things.
ReplyDeleteMicki
Karen,
ReplyDeleteYou are so smart!
Much better (and larger) than a little potporri dish.
I can't wait to get started.
Thanks,
Kathy
Love the smell of orange, cinnamon and cloves in my small poppouri crock. Will have to try out the apples too! Thanks for sharing.
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