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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Smell of Fall is in the Air...From a Crock Pot

Don't you love the smells of autumn...apples, cinnamon, pumpkins. Well, here's a quick and safe way to enjoy those smells.

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~
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28 comments:

  1. Mary Grace McNamaraSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    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!

    MGM

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  2. Jackie's StitchesSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I love the smell of cinnamon in the air! It's even better when the weather is a tiny bit cool too.

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  3. Bridget BSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Never thought of that- will have to try it. Thanks

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  4. WoolenSailsSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Nice way to make the house smell yummy.
    I 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

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  5. CheryllSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    I had forgotten all about this! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Oh, my mouth is watering!

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  7. GraSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    mmmmm.....I can smell it from far south and since it is still cool here I just love it!!!!! Thanks

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  8. PatSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Good idea!!!

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  9. Natalie@Endless CraftingSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    I have enjoyed reading your blog for the past couple of days! Come stop by my blog and pick up a LOVELY BLOG AWARD! :)

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  10. Preppy Pink CrocodileSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I bake apple pies all the time and I've never thought to do this. Great idea!

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  11. motslmSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Also, don't forget to use the crock pot liners! Clean up is a snap with those babies!!! :D

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  12. WendySeptember 30, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Wow, 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.

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  13. MaritzaSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Karen, se vé delicioso!!!! Un beso

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  14. Stephanie DSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    That's a terrific idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. SandySeptember 30, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Fall is just the best time of year! Especially with these aromas, Sandy

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  16. Wilma LeeSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Good idea. I have this tiny crockpot that would be perfect for that.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I have got to do that! Thanks for the Thursday Tip!!! :)

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  18. Lee DSeptember 30, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    that 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!

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  19. busyascanbeOctober 1, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Great idea! Aren't crock pots amazing!

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  20. SharonOctober 1, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I think I need to do this next week! Thanks for the reminder

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  21. QuiltgalOctober 1, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    What a super idea, a great way of using up your peel and cores and make the house smell like fall!

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  22. ElsieOctober 1, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Love your idea. We used to do this at Christmas years ago.
    Now you make me want an apple pie.

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  23. SearchfamiliesOctober 2, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    We use our slow cooker a lot in the autumn & winter
    Love the smell of spices ect
    Hugs Janice

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  24. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.October 2, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    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!

    Pat

    How is that project coming?
    just checkin in!

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  25. jacquelineOctober 2, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    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!

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  26. MickiOctober 3, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I have used the crockpot for this and so many things.
    Micki

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  27. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyOctober 3, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Karen,

    You are so smart!

    Much better (and larger) than a little potporri dish.

    I can't wait to get started.

    Thanks,

    Kathy

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  28. Kim D.October 4, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    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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