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Apple Pie Spice

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Apple pie spice is an aromatic blend of sweet and warm spices, perfect for adding flavor to breakfast, snacks, and desserts.
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Table of Contents
  1. Apple Pie Spice Ingredients
  2. Substitutions and Additions
  3. How To Make This Apple Pie Spice Recipe
  4. How To Serve
  5. Storage
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. More Recipes You’ll Love
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This apple pie spice is an easy way to take your desserts up a flavorful notch. With just a few simple ingredients, the blend of warm spices comes together in minutes and will add complexity and depth to your recipes. 

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Apple Pie Spice Ingredients

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Apple pie spice has a warm, sweet, and fragrant flavor that can instantly transform any apple dessert.

Its warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice perfectly complement the sweetness of fresh apples, while the hints of ginger and cardamom add just the right amount of depth to the overall flavor profile. 

With apple pie spice, you can bring out the natural sweetness of apples while infusing a hint of spice for the perfect balance.

You’ll need:

  • 5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1½ teaspoons of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon of ground allspice

PRO TIP:

If possible, use brand-new ground spices to make your own spice blend. The best flavors come from fresh spices.

Substitutions and Additions

CARDAMOM: If you cannot find ground cardamom, you can increase the allspice to 1½ teaspoons in this homemade spice blend.

How To Make This Apple Pie Spice Recipe

This spice blend takes no time at all to make, quicker than a trip to the grocery store for a pre-made blend. 

STEP ONE: Add all the spices to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. 

PRO TIP:

You can adjust the amount and combination of the spices if you find one or more of the spices a bit too overpowering.

all the spices whisked together in a bowl

How To Serve

Apple pie spice can be used in a variety of recipes, from pies to muffins to desserts. It can also be used as a topping for ice cream, oatmeal, and yogurt. 

You can also add a dash of this warm apple spice blend to hot drinks like coffee, apple cider, and chai. 

For a breakfast treat, sprinkle a little apple pie spice onto your morning cereal or French toast

Don’t forget to check out our apple fritter bread and easy apple dumplings for two more desserts loaded with apple goodness.

Storage

IN THE CUPBOARD: Store the apple spice in a sealable ½ pint mason jar or small lock lid jar for up to eight months in the cupboard at room temperature. 

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Apple pie spice is an easy way to add sweetness to a variety of recipes using common spices that you probably already have in your cupboard. There’s no need to run out to the store with this simple recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shelf-life of apple pie seasoning?

This easy homemade apple pie spice mix can last up to eight months if stored in a tightly sealed airtight container or spice jar.

How can I use this homemade apple pie spice recipe?

Apple pie spice can be used to add flavor to many sweet recipes, from pies to oatmeal, muffins, cakes, and smoothies. It’s also great as a topping for yogurt or ice cream!

Do I need to refrigerate apple pie spice?

This spice will be perfectly fine stored in your cabinet at room temperature.

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Apple pie spice is an aromatic blend of sweet and warm spices, perfect for adding flavor to breakfast, snacks, and desserts.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions
 

  • Add all the spices to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Notes

  • If possible, use brand-new ground spices to make your own spice blend. The best flavors come from fresh spices.
  • You can adjust the amount and combination of the spices if you find one or more of the spices a bit too overpowering.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 5mg
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