Autumn is my favorite season of the year with all of its festivities, decorations, and beautiful colors. Let’s not forget about all of the wonderful scents this time of the year brings. There is nothing better than smelling the scents of pumpkin spice, apple pie, and cinnamon in every home, store, or place in town. Bringing the amazing aromas into your own home is a quick and simple task that can be completed by trying these do-it-yourself fragrance recipes. The collection also includes a yummy treat that appeases more than one of your five senses!

Crockpot Cinnamon Spice Air Freshener:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups hot water
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp. whole cloves

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients into a crockpot and stir. Cover with the lid.
2. Cook on high for 1 hour, then remove lid. Let simmer on high for several hours.

Stovetop Potpourri:

Ingredients:

• 4-6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 orange rind
• 2 tbsp. whole cloves
• 3-5 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

Directions:

1. Fill a medium sized pot three-fourths of the way full with water and add in all of the ingredients.
2. Bring the water to a boil and let boil on high for 3-4 minutes. Then, lower the heat and simmer. Keep on an eye on the water level and refill when needed.
3. This mixture lasts for several days. Place in a glass jar or bowl in the refrigerator. When ready to use again, re-fill a pot with water, pour in the ingredients, and simmer.

This stovetop potpourri recipe can also be made in a crockpot.

Crockpot or Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Ingredients:

• 5 medium-sized gala apples
• 1 ¼ cups granola
• 3 tbsp. melted butter
• 5 tsp. maple syrup
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut the top off the apples with a knife. Using a melon baller or measuring spoon (teaspoon size), remove the core and seeds from each apple. Once complete, each apple should have a hole in the top for the remaining ingredients.
2. Pack ¼ cup of the granola into each apple and place in the crockpot or slow cooker.
3. Pour the melted butter evenly over the apples. Then, add a teaspoon of maple syrup over each apple.
4. Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Apples should be tender, but not falling apart when done.
5. Remove and serve with ice cream or whipped cream if you choose to do so.

Cinnamon Scented Pinecones

Materials:

• Pinecones
• Ground cinnamon
• Clear craft glue
• Paint brush
• Sealable gallon-sized bag or container

Directions:

1. Using the paint brush, coat the pinecones with a thin layer of glue. If doing all the pinecones at once, work quickly to prevent the glue from drying. It is suggested to complete the pinecones individually.
2. Sprinkle the entire pinecone evenly with ground cinnamon. Make sure to get all between the crevices.
3. Place all the pinecones into the sealable bag or container and shake off all the excess cinnamon.
4. Once the glue has dried, decorate your home with the cinnamon pinecones.

This DIY is great for kids!

Your home will never smell better than it does with these fall fragrances filling the air. Plus, all recipes can easily be used as gifts for housewarming parties, birthdays, and more!