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Fall Pumpkin Spice Simmer

Clean Living Autumn Aromatherapy
Prep Time25 minutes

Equipment

  • 8 quart Simmer Pot
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Strong Kitchen Knife to Cut Pumpkin
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Measuring Cup

Materials

  • 1 Medium Sugar Pumpkin
  • 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 Teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Measure out dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Wash and dry the pumpkin. Cut in half and scrape out seeds and stringy material. Set the scrapings aside for use in Part 3 of this project. Cut stem from pumpkin halves and cut each half into slices.
  • Pour 8 cups of water into the eight quart cooking pot. Stir in spices and maple syrup. Add in pumpkin slices and simmer on low until slices are fork-tender.
  • Remove pumpkin slices and set them aside for Part 2 of this project. Continue simmering the spiced water as long as you would like to enjoy the scent. Cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer if you prefer to reheat and enjoy the fragrance later.