Homemade Apple Pie Spice will be your secret ingredient for delicious desserts, beverages and more! An easy DIY seasoning mixture, apple spice is made with just four ingredients.
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice are all it takes to make this easy spice blend.
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When the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked apple pie swirling around your kitchen.
The secret to that amazing aroma is a perfectly blended apple pie spice!
This simple mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice adds depth and warmth to your desserts and recipes in the fall season, making it an important part of your fall baking and incredibly easy to make at home.
Not only will you save on money by making this DIY apple seasoning, you can also adjust the amounts of spices so your spice mix becomes your personal favorite combination of flavors.
Making your own apple pie spice is not only simple and quick, but it also brings a personal touch to your fall baking.
So go ahead and create a personal blend that adds a delicious flavor to your favorite recipes.
Combine just four spices and get ready to enjoy the warm, comforting taste of homemade apple pie spice in all your fall delights!
It’s time to elevate your autumn baking and cooking!
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How to make your own apple pie spice blend
This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. Scroll down for the full apple pie spice mix recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together until thoroughly blended
- Step 2: Transfer your homemade spice blend to an airtight container and store in a cool dark place, such as your pantry.
Hint: Using a whisk to blend the spices is the best way to guarantee that there are no clumps and everything is evenly distributed
Expert recipe tips
- Freshness Matters - For the best flavor, use fresh spices. Ground spices can lose potency over time, so check the expiration dates.
- Mix in Advance - Prepare a larger batch to keep on hand throughout the fall baking season. It’s perfect for not only apple pie but also other fall treats.
- Adjust to Taste - Feel free to tweak the spice amounts according to your personal preferences. If you love cinnamon, add a bit more!
- Make a big batch - This recipe is really easy to double or triple.
- Mix thoroughly - Be sure to mix all the ingredients thoroughly so the mixture is blended evenly
- Replace spices in recipes - Use this recipe interchangeably with any other apple pie spice you may have used in a recipe or replace a combination of spices for apple recipes with this mixture
- Whisk to combine - Be sure to break up any clumps in your spice mixture by whisking the ingredients together.
Substitutions
If you’re missing one of the spices, here are some substitutions you can use:
- Nutmeg - If you don’t have nutmeg, try using a pinch of cardamom for a unique twist.
- Allspice - In a pinch, you can use a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg or even use ginger for a spicier flavor.
- Ginger - You can use ground cardamom in place of ginger but I would recommend using less
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon is an important ingredient in this spice blend and I do not recommend making any substitutions for it
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Mason jar
Storage
- Store your homemade apple pie spice in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in a cool, dark place such as your spice cabinet.
- Your apple spice mixture should stay fresh for about 6 months.
- Remember to label the container with the date!
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Uses for Apple Pie Spice
The beauty of this spice blend is its versatility. Here are some creative ways for how to use your homemade apple pie spice:
- Baking – It goes without saying that apple spice seasoning is the perfect addition to a homemade apple pie, but don’t stop there! Use it in apple crisps, cakes, cupcakes, cobblers, muffins, apple turnovers and frostings.
- Beverages - Stir a pinch of apple seasoning into your morning coffee, hot chocolate, or apple cider for a comforting fall drink.
- Flavor your Cold Cream - Add apple pie spice when making cold cream to top your coffee or tea.
- Savory Dishes - Try adding a dash of apple spice to roasted vegetables or savory dishes that call for a hint of sweetness, such as apple stuffing or roasted chicken with apples. I love adding a sprinkle to sweet potatoes!
- Oatmeal - Spice up your morning oatmeal by mixing in a teaspoon of apple pie spice along with chopped apple for a seasonal breakfast. Add it to your overnight oats too!
- French Toast - Add apple pie seasoning to the egg mixture that you dip your french toast in, then cook and enjoy!
- Pancakes - Add one or two teaspoons of apple pie spice to your pancake batter!
Ingredients
Apple pie seasoning ingredients:
- ground cinnamon
- gound ginger
- ground nutmeg
- ground allspice
Homemade spice blends
You can easily make your own spice blends with different combinations of seasonings and spices.
Related recipes
Feel free to use your homemade seasoning in one of these recipes:
Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 Tablespoons ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons ground allspice
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool dark place, such as your pantry
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