How to Make Your Home Smell Like Pumpkin Pie (Without Actually Baking One)

October 23, 2018

’Tis the season of pumpkin spice everything, and girl, don’t let anyone tell you it’s “basic.” (Haters gonna hate.) Because when it comes down to it, everyone loves the familiar smell of fresh baked pumpkin pie.

Before you reach for the rolling pin—or the scented candles—hear us out on this easy natural trick, which also just happens to purify and perfume your house.

Photo: McCormick

Are you ready?

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a couple tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice, a handful of cinnamon sticks and a splash of vanilla extract. Reduce the heat and simmer the concoction for an hour to waft your home with instant cozy autumnal vibes.

Meanwhile, sit back, relax and sip some hard apple cider.

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McCormick Test Kitchens Says

No kitchen should be without McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice. Featuring a warm, complex sweetness and delicate spices, this blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice adds homemade flavor to sweet recipes, like cookies and streusel toppings. It also shines in beverages and savory dishes, too. Try it on roasted vegetables including sweet potatoes, carrots or acorn squash.

McCormick Test Kitchens Says

No kitchen should be without McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice. Featuring a warm, complex sweetness and delicate spices, this blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice adds homemade flavor to sweet recipes, like cookies and streusel toppings. It also shines in beverages and savory dishes, too. Try it on roasted vegetables including sweet potatoes, carrots or acorn squash.

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How to Make Your Home Smell Like Pumpkin Pie (Without Actually Baking One)

How to Make Your Home Smell Like Pumpkin Pie (Without Actually Baking One)

McCormick Test Kitchens Says

McCormick Test Kitchens Says

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