Bring the warm flavors of fall into your kitchen with this simple homemade Apple Pie Spice blend. It's a pantry staple that's easy to mix to gether in just a few minutes and will add cozy flavor to your favorite baked goods.
i always keep a jar of this spice mix on hand beause it's so versatile. It's not only delicious in apple pie, but perfect in muffins, pancakes, or sprinkled onto oatmeal.
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Why You'll Love This Apple Pie Spice Recipe
- Quick and easy: only takes 5 minutes to put together.
- Better than store-bought: fresh flavor without additives or fillers.
- Versatile blend: works in pie, cookies, breads, or sprinkled on fruit.
Key Ingredients
- Cinnamon: the base of the mix, bringing sweet warmth.
- Nutmeg: adds depth and a slightly nutty note.
- Allspice: a touch of clove like flavor that rounds out the blend.
- Cardamom (optional): gives a hint of floral spice.
- Ginger: adds a little kick of brightness.
Substitutions and Variations
- Ground cloves can be used in place of allspice.
- Add a citrus twist with a little dried orange peel.
- Combine with brown sugar to sprinkle over fresh fruit or buttered toast.
Top Tips
- Use the freshest spices you can find for the bet flavor.
- Shake the jar well before each use to evenly distribute the spices.
- Make a double batch so you always have some on hand during baking season.
Storage and Shelf Life
Keep the apple pie spice in a tightly sealed jar in your spice cabinet. Stored properly, it will last up to two years.
How To Use Apple Pie Spice
This blend is perfect for my Homemade Apple Pie and Apple Crisp recipe in place of the cinnamon and nutmeg. It is also great sprinkled on homemade applesauce or sprinkled with a little powdered sugar over my Apple Dutch Baby.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Apple Pie Spice
Equipment
- Glass spice jar
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1½ teaspoons ground allspice
- 1½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Place all of the spices in a glass jar with a tight seal. Shake to combine
- Store in in a tightly sealed jar in the spice cabinet up to 2 years.
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