Independence Day is coming up soon and there’s nothing more American than apple pie, right? Today we are sharing with you one of our favorite recipes for an easier way to make and eat apple pie- Hot Apple Pie Pockets. This recipe was inspired by our Hot Apple Pie Wax Melts that make your home smell just like mom’s baking. Our Hot Apple Pie Wax Melts contain notes of apple, lemon, cranberry, cinnamon, and vanillin.  

Easy Hot Apple Pie Pockets Recipe

This recipe is easy to make with pre-made puff pastry sheets and you can even substitute our homemade apple filling with canned apple pie mix for an even easier recipe.

What you’ll need:

• 4 baking apples (we like Granny Smith apples if you want them tart or Fuji Apples for sweet)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• A pinch of salt
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 egg for egg wash

Directions:

1. Peel and dice apples.
2. Stir water and baking powder together in a small bowl.
3. Combine the baking powder-water mixture, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. 
4. Whisk together until combined and mixture has become thick and bubbly.
5. Add apples and stir until they are fully coated and tender.
6. Lay the pastry out and flatten with a rolling pin so that it is about ¼-inch (6cm) thick throughout.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Slice pastry into 6 rectangles using a sharp knife or fancy rotary cutter. 
8. Spoon apple mixture onto top 6 rectangles. Dip your finger in water and line the outer rim of each rectangle. Fold over the pastry and press lightly to seal. 
9. If desired, use a fork and press the sides around each rectangle to seal the filling in.
10. Whisk an egg and brush it over the top of each pie with a pastry brush, then place them on a greased baking sheet.
11. Using a knife, make 3 or 4 slits in each pie.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

We hope you enjoy these delicious Hot Apple Pie Pockets with your friends and family this Independence Day!

You can order our Hot Apple Pie Wax Melts and see all of our other scents at candlewarmers.com/wax

Get mom something she really wants this year!

I can be a struggle to come up with the perfect gift for mom. Usually, when she needs something, she just buys it for herself. So thinking of a gift she wants or needs is a hard task. But this year we are helping you out with some of the greatest gift ideas for mom. Trust us, she always wants her house to smell good. She wants people walking into her home saying “Wow! Your house smells so good!”. This is where Candle Warmers Etc. comes in. We have the perfect gifts for mother’s day.

1. 2-in-1 Deluxe Fragrance Warmers

I’ll bet that your mom has a favorite candle that she burns on a regular basis. Well, did you know that burning candles with a flame is dangerous? Not only can it cause a fire, but it smokes and pollutes the air inside your home. With the 2-in-1 Deluxe Fragrance Warmer, your mom can safely melt the candle on the base, or add the warming dish and melt our wax melts. And the 2-in-1 Deluxe Fragrance Warmers have warm LED lighting so you can enjoy, not only the fragrance but the ambiance of a lit candle at any time. They also have a shut-off timer so if mom forgets to turn it off, it will safely turn itself off after 4, 8, or 12 hours.

2. Wax Melts Collection

Our Classic Wax Melts are made with a soy wax blend that further refines our wax product into a creamy, smooth product with rich, vibrant color. The fragrance is released cleanly and safely when warmed instead of burned. Our wax melts have a high fragrance load, so the fragrances are stronger and last longer. Our classic wax melts come in over 50 fragrances that can be used in our wide variety of fragrance warmers.

3. Aromatherapy Candles

Mom works hard so spoil her with some spa or meditation time with our Aromatherapy Candles. Each candle combines complementary essential oils that are custom-designed to inspire, relax, or match your mood. They are made with 100% soy wax. 15-ounce candles feature double cotton wicks. 

4. Illuminaire Fan Fragrance Warmers

If your mom has a large room that needs something more powerful to fragrance the room, then consider the Illuminaire Fan Fragrance Warmer. It features our patented whisper quiet fan that circulates a fragrant breeze into the air to fill larger spaces. The warming plate quickly melts the wax and the warm LED lights create the ambiance of a lit candle. 

5. Lamps and Lanterns

Our patented Candle Warmer Lamps and Lanterns melt the top of a candle to safely release the candle’s fragrance so your mom can use her favorite candles. A large pool of melted wax releases a cleaner, stronger fragrance from the candle that lasts up to twice as long compared to burning a candle. A variety of styles are available, making them a choice accessory for any room. These are some of our best sellers so we know your mom will love them.

6. Pluggable Fragrance Warmers

Our Pluggable Fragrance Warmers are an adorable mini version of our larger fragrance warmers made just for small spaces or rooms where you need all the counter space you can get like a kitchen or bathroom. They can be used in both a vertical and horizontal outlet by twisting the plug base.

There are so many different fragrances and warmer styles on our Candle Warmers Etc. website so head over there and find the perfect gift for your mom that matches her personality. We also have gift sets and essential oils and diffusers over on our sister site, Airome.com, for those of you who have mothers who are all about the Essential Oil life!

Choose one or more of the fragrances from these profiles to enhance the holiday ambiance in your home!

Choosing the right fragrance for your home during the holidays is just as important as choosing the right home décor. Holiday fragrances enhance the ambiance of the season, and help to create memories that will last a lifetime. From warm apple pie, to a fresh cut Christmas tree, it’s the fragrances of the season that really create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The following fragrance profiles will give you some good ideas about how you can create the perfect holiday memories in your home. Choose one or more from each profile to go along with each of your fall and winter moods. 

Fall Gourmand Fragrances:

Warm & Cozy Fragrances:

Sweet & Spicy Fragrances:

Holiday Fragrances:

Consider these 7 tips to make your home an inviting, memorable space for your family, and everyone who visits.

As we ring in the holiday season, we’re all busy switching our home décor, making plans for family gatherings, and preparing to welcome friends and loved ones into our homes. We all want to create a comforting and inviting space where we can make memories, but there’s something more to setting a holiday mood in your home this time of year that goes beyond home décor. Consider these 7 tips to make your home an inviting, memorable space for your family, and everyone who visits. 

1. Catch up with old friends

The holidays are a great excuse to catch up with important people in your life. Work slows down a little for most people, and we have a little extra time to spend at home. Take a little time to reconnect with the people you might not get to see as often as you’d like over a nice dinner at home. 

2. Seasonal Scents

Our sense of smell is the strongest sense when it comes to triggering memories, and one of the first sources of information our brain looks for when we’re making them. Having your home smell just right during the holidays will remind everyone that something special is happening, and similar fragrances will trigger their memories of their time in your home for years to come. Try warming Candle Warmers Etc. fragrances like Pepperberry Wreath and Home for Christmas.  

3. Inviting lighting

Soft, low lighting is perfect for a silent night. Candlelight is a trademark of the holidays, with its ambiance and warmth. Using a fragrance warmer lets you enjoy the fragrance and feel of a lit candle without the open flame.

4. Remember traditions

Just like familiar fragrances, repeating traditions helps us to celebrate this year with memories of years past. Repeating time-honored traditions is a great way to make new memories out of familiar feelings, and to help everyone remember what the season is all about.  

5. Start new traditions

Help this year stand out from the rest by trying something new! Pick one new activity to do with your loved ones, and see if you like it enough to continue the new tradition next year.  
 

6. Rest

Between holiday parties, shopping for gifts, and keeping your home guest-ready, the holidays can be a very busy time of year. It’s easy to get swept up is all the craziness and forget the real reasons for the season. Make some time and space to rest and relax with you loved ones. Quiet moments spent together will be some of the most memorable of all.  

7. Kisses for Christmas

Hang mistletoe at the door, and let the fun begin! Visitors to your home will know they can expect a festive time when their visit starts with a friendly kiss on the cheek!  

Choose the perfect unique gift for the awesome moms in your life this Mother’s Day!

Choose the perfect unique gift for the awesome moms in your life this Mother’s Day! These are just a few of our top pics from the many styles available that will be perfect for Mom!

Hobnail Midsize Illumination:

Chevron 2-in-1 Wax Warmer:

Mason Jar Midsize Illumination:

Faith, Family, Friends 2-in-1 Wax Warmer:

Busy restaurants, sold out movies, and a scarcity of babysitters can all make skipping Valentine’s Day seem like a good idea. Instead of missing the big day, you can get in touch with the real reason for celebrating with a romantic night at home. Use this checklist to make sure you think of everything before your big date arrives home. 

Use this checklist to make sure you think of everything before your big date arrives home.

Set the Mood

• Fresh Flowers: Having a fresh bouquet in the house makes it feel like a special occasion
• Lighting: Set a romantic mood with some below-eye-level lighting, instead of overhead lighting. Use a candle or wax warmer instead of candles to reduce fire hazard and indoor air pollution. Choose a mild wax fragrances so it doesn’t interfere with your meal
• No Screen Zone: Give your night in all the respect of a night out on the town. Put your cell phones away and focus on each other
• Choose some tunes: Pick some good music that you’ll both enjoy to play in the background

Make a Good Meal

• KISS: Keep it simple, sweetie. Choose a classic favorite for dinner instead of something complicated. Dress it up with garnishments or fancy plates, and enjoy a sure-fire-winner for dinner
• Dress Up Dessert: Making a fancy dessert is much easier than making an entire fancy meal is. Heart-shaped cookies, chocolate drizzled strawberries, or an easy layered parfait are simple to make, and leave a big impression
• After-Dinner Drinks: Turn a meal into an event with 4 full courses (appetizers, entrees, dessert, and drinks). After dessert, you can have some good wine, or you can warm up with some hot chocolate or espresso in festive mugs

After Dinner Activities

Home-themed Valentine’s gifts are a great idea when you’re having a night in. Some good stay-at-home gifts that can keep the romantic mood going include:

• A nice throw blanket
• A movie pack with popcorn and treats
• New sleepwear

Put your favorite holiday home decor piece to work by melting a festive mix of fragrances that will make your home smell like you just took something delicious out of the oven every day from now til January.

We’re just a few days away from Halloween, which means the countdown to the holiday season has begun. The iconic scents of the season are something we aspire to infuse into our home at this time of year, but baking on a constant basis is probably not realistic for all of us. That’s where your handy fragrance warmer comes in! Put your favorite holiday home decor piece to work by melting a festive mix of fragrances that will make your home smell like you just took something delicious out of the oven every day from now til January.

Here are some of our favorites:

Take a look at some of this year’s new items that would make an on-point gift!

The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s time to start checking people off your gift-giving list. Fragrance warmers from Candle Warmers Etc. make unique gifts, and with our wide range of styles, there’s something to suit every taste.

New This Year:

We’re constantly refreshing our product lines to bring our customers the latest trends in home decor. Take a look at some of this year’s new items that would make an on-point gift. Click here to see our full line of new products.