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    Home » Recipes » Courses » Condiments

    Apple Pie Spice - Only Three Ingredients

    Published: November 10, 2020 by Kari · Leave a Comment · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.

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    Apple Pie Spice is a warm and cozy seasoning mix that will take your fall baking to a new level. With only 3 ingredients, it couldn't be any easier to make.

    Making homemade spices is a great way to have access to your favorite spice mixes without having to run out to the store whenever you want to bake something delicious. Making your own spice mixes is also a great way to know exactly what is in your food.

    A half pin mason jar with apple pie spice in it and a small wooden spoon on top.
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    Table of Contents
    • 🥘 Ingredient Notes
    • 🥣 How to Make It
    • 🥫 Storage/Shelf Life/Reheating
    • 🍳 Serving Suggestions & Uses
    • More Fall Recipes that You Will Love
    • More Easy Spice Mixes
    • 📝 Recipe

    🥘 Ingredient Notes

    Apple Pie Spice is filled with some of (in my opinion) the best smelling ingredients. My husband pretty much hates pumpkin-flavored things but put an apple pie in front of him and you have to be careful he doesn't eat it all. This apple pie spice is one of my favorite things to add to trail mix cookies, oatmeal cookies, coffee, and of course, apple pie. I love the way the house smells when we bake anything with it - sometimes I just open the jar to get a nice whiff of fall.

    The ingredients in apple pie spice in bowls, labeled.

    So what is in Apple Pie Spice?

    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Ground Nutmeg
    • Ground Cardamom
    • If you are adamantly against cardamom, though I do suggest that you give it a try, you can use Ground Allspice.
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    Making Your Own Spice Mixes

    Fall is basically the everything pumpkin season, but I love everything apple. Cooking and baking with apple pie spice makes your house smell so delicious.

    Being about to mix up a fresh batch of Apple Pie Spice in less than a minute with spices that you likely already have in your spice cabinet is a huge luxury - and it's much more cost-effective to make your own. Homemade Apple Pie Spice also makes a great Fall or Christmas gift. I love gifting cute jars of homemade spices to family members!

    A half pin mason jar with apple pie spice in it and a small wooden spoon.

    🥣 How to Make It

    Apple Pie Spice is incredibly easy to make! This batch can accommodate 4 - 5 uses of about 2 teaspoons each, however, you can scale it if you wish using the 1x, 2x, and 3x buttons.

    Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well to combine. (Or add the spices directly to a jar and shake well to combine.)

    Store them in an airtight container (such as a small mason jar) for 2 - 3 years. Try to keep the mix in a dark cabinet away from heat to help it last longer.

    (More detailed measurements & instructions can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.)

    🥫 Storage/Shelf Life/Reheating

    To maximize the shelf life of homemade spices, store them in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in a cool, dark cabinet. Try to keep them away from direct heat or sunlight (do not store them in the cabinet directly above your stove or on a windowsill in the sun.) I love these cute little jars for storing spices - they look like mini mason jars (they are not real mason jars, therefore these are not safe for canning.)

    A half pin mason jar with apple pie spice in it and a small wooden spoon.

    🍳 Serving Suggestions & Uses

    This wonderful fall spice is a great addition to so many fall recipes. You can use it as a substitute in pretty much any recipe that calls for cinnamon or nutmeg to give it a unique punch of flavor!

    We like to use apple pie spice when we make Maple Bourbon Apple Butter, Apple Hand Pies, Oatmeal Cookies, in place of cinnamon on Instant Pot Glazed Carrots, on candied pecans, or on roasted sweet potatoes.

    Apple Pie Spice is also delicious with breakfast - mixed into homemade yogurt topped with granola, mixed into oatmeal with chopped up dried apples and some chopped pecans, or in homemade granola bars.

    What are your favorite ways to use apple pie spice?

    Three small bowls of the seasoning for apple pie spice - nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon.

    More Fall Recipes that You Will Love

    • Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Praline Topping
    • Quick & Easy Stuffing
    • Southern Cornbread Dressing
    • Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles

    More Easy Spice Mixes

    • Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Everything Bagel Seasoning
    • Bayou Blast Cajun Seasoning
    • Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

    Have You Tried This Recipe?
    Please rate it and leave a comment below. I would love to hear what you think!

    📝 Recipe

    A half pin mason jar with apple pie spice in it and a small wooden spoon resting on top.

    Apple Pie Spice - Only Three Ingredients

    5 from 1 vote
    Apple Pie Spice is a warm and cozy seasoning mix that will take your fall baking to a new level. With only 3 ingredients, it couldn't be any easier to make.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Course Condiments, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 11

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • mason jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or airtight container.
    • Mix or shake well to combine. Store in a cool, dark place.

    Notes

    This recipe yields around ⅓ cup of Apple Pie Spice, which is about 10 servings of 2 teaspoons each.
    Storage/Shelf Life/Reheating
    To maximize the shelf life of homemade spices, store them in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in a cool, dark cabinet. Try to keep them away from direct heat or sunlight (do not store them in the cabinet directly above your stove or on a windowsill in the sun.) I love these cute little jars for storing spices - they look like mini mason jars (they are not real mason jars, therefore these are not safe for canning.)
    Serving Suggestions & Uses
    This wonderful fall spice is a great addition to so many fall recipes. You can use it as a substitute in pretty much any recipe that calls for cinnamon or nutmeg to give it a unique punch of flavor!
    We like to use apple pie spice when we make Maple Bourbon Apple Butter, Apple Hand Pies, Oatmeal Cookies, in place of cinnamon on Instant Pot Glazed Carrots, on candied pecans, or on roasted sweet potatoes.
    Apple Pie Spice is also delicious with breakfast - mixed into homemade yogurt topped with granola, mixed into oatmeal with chopped up dried apples and some chopped pecans, or in homemade granola bars.
    To maximize the shelf life of homemade spices, store them in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in a cool, dark cabinet. Try to keep them away from direct heat or sunlight (do not store them in the cabinet directly above your stove or on a windowsill in the sun.) I love these cute little jars for storing spices - they look like mini mason jars (they are not real mason jars, therefore these are not safe for canning.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2teaspoonsCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.

    Keyword apple pie spice, homemade apple pie spice
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