The weather is crisp, the leaves are gorgeous and winter is around the corner. During the colder months, many of us love a good soup or stew slowly simmered in our crock pots, but did you know your crock pot has additional uses?

To get the warm, earthy scent of Autumn in your home, try this cinnamon, orange and clove recipe that’ll fill your home with wonderful aromas. Don’t have a crock pot? Use any pot on the stove top! Plus, this tonic makes a wonderful tea. Save and reheat for a wonderful homemade healthy beverage.

Feel free to improvise by adding lemons, rosemary or any fresh-smelling herbs and spices!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oranges, quartered
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves or star anise
• 2 cups water (more as needed)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a crockpot, combine oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves and water. Turn heat to high and leave the lid off.
2. Check in on it every couple of hours and add water as needed!