Apple Pie Spice

5 from 1 vote

Apple Pie Spice is a warm and cozy seasoning mix that will take your fall baking to a new level. It is an easy blend of spices that will enhance your favorite apple recipes - and it couldn't be any easier to make.

Prep Time2

Total Time2

Course: Condiments, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple pie spice, homemade apple pie spice

Servings:

Calories: 11kcal

Author: Kari

Equipment

measuring spoons
mason jar

Ingredients

4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or airtight container.
4 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg, 1 ½ teaspoon cardamom, 1 teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon allspice
Mix or shake well to combine. Store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Optionally, you can also add a teaspoon of ground cloves to add a lot of spice to this recipe. We don't love the flavor, but I know some people do, and it is in a lot of apple pie spice recipes. I have also heard that people add a little cayenne pepper to their apple pie spice! Please let me know if you try either variation.

This recipe yields around ⅓ cup of Apple Pie Spice, which is about 10 servings of 2 teaspoons each.

Storage

To maximize the shelf life of homemade spices, store them in an airtight container (I like to use small mason jars) in a cool place, like a dark cabinet. Try to keep them away from direct sunlight or heat (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 and are not safe for canning.)

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. There are many more ideas in the post above.

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