Apple Scented Play Dough Recipe – Perfect For Autumn!

Apple Scented Play Dough Recipe – Perfect For Autumn!

Making my own scented play dough at home is so much fun – especially since my son loves playing with it. That’s why I’m so excited to share my recipe for apple scented playdough with you all today.

Since the weather is starting to get much cooler here in Wyoming, it’s time for me to start think of ways to entertain Lil Man inside our home.

Play dough is such a great sensory experience {especially with added scents and colors} it really let’s your child’s creativity come alive.

I personally like making a play dough station by grabbing some cookie cutters, pipe cleaners, wiggle eyes and of course a rolling pin. It really keeps my son engaged for a few hours and it’s my version of the popular “invitation to play” trend you see these days.

And since fall is knocking on our doorsteps and apples seem to be the theme of this time of year – I decided some Apple Scented Play Dough was a MUST HAVE in honor of the season. With just a few simple steps and ingredients from the pantry – YOU too can pull it together.

So whether you want to use the homemade dough for a pretend bakery, play dough mats or creative monster faces – the possibilities are endless with this one! My son absolutely loved it and the smell was AMAZING. {hello fall!} I just know we are going to get good use out of this recipe and I hope you take the time to make it for your little today!

You can find EVERYTHING you need to know, in the full tutorial recipe below! Let me know if you have any questions! Happy crafting {and playing} my dear friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Apple Scented Playdough Craft Supplies:
* 1 cup white flour
* 1/4 cup table salt
* 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 tsp cream of tartar
* 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 cup warm water
* Red food coloring

Directions:
* Add your dry ingredients to a medium sized pot.
* Use a cooking spoon to mix everything together.
* Now add in your tap water, a few drops of red food coloring & the vegetable oil.
* Stir with the cooking spoon again until well combined.
* Cook play dough mixture over medium heat until the dough pulls away from pot and starts to become dry.
* Turn off the heat on the stove and let the play dough mixture cool.
* When cool enough to touch, knead the dough with your hands until it becomes a smooth play dough consistency. Add more flour if it’s too sticky to play with.
* Then play with your apple scented playdough however you like!
* Store in air tight container after playing.

For another creative playdough ideas – check out my Pumpkin Spice Scented Playdough post. It’s also a cook-version likes today’s post and pairs nicely with the current fall theme as well!

And one last tip – once your child is done playing, store play dough in an air-tight container. Please always supervise young children while they play. While all the ingredients may be safe for children to eat – it won’t taste good and can become a choking hazard!

If you do decide to give our apple scented play dough recipe a try today, please share pictures of it on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycrafts