Learn how to make Apple Pie Spice Recipe at home and save money. Homemade apple pie spice is so easy to make and only takes a few minutes.
No need to buy expensive apple pie spice at the grocery store. You can make homemade spices for a fraction of the price of store bought. If you love to bake, you know those little jars of apple pie spice don’t last very long. Learn how to make your own apple pie spice blend and save money.
We make our own pumpkin pie spice as well and it is a huge savings both in time and money. Making homemade seasoning saves me time and money.
This recipe for Apple Pie Spice is a warm and comforting seasoning blend that is made with 4 ingredients and is easy to make. The perfect spice for all your holiday baked goods.
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What is Apple Pie Spice?
Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice and ground ginger. That is all you need to make this seasoning blend. You only need 4 spices to make this easy spice.
Get ready for the holiday season and fall season with a batch of this homemade spice mix prepared. It is so easy. It is the perfect blend for all your holiday baking.
Ingredients
- Ground Cinnamon. Adjust this to taste if you prefer a stronger cinnamon taste. Feel free to increase the amount.
- Ground Nutmeg. If you use freshly grated nutmeg instead, decrease the amount. It is stronger than dried nutmeg.
- Allspice. You can omit this spice if desired or substitute it with ground cardamom.
- Ground Ginger. Some recipes for Apple Pie Spice do not call for ginger but I like the flavor it adds.
Find the complete ingredients at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Apple Pie Spice
Step 1 – In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, ground allspice and ginger.
Step 2 – Pour the spice blend into an airtight container. It is that easy.
How to Use Apple Pie Spice
You can use apple pie spice in one of our favorite recipes.
FAQs
Apple Pie Spice and Pumpkin Pie Spice has similar ingredients. The main difference is that pumpkin pie spice has cloves and apple pie spice does not.
If you are out of Nutmeg, you can use apple pie spice as a substitute. When substituting for nutmeg, make sure to use about half the amount. This helps reduce the cinnamon flavor that Apple Pie Spice.
Apple Pie Spice main ingredient is cinnamon. Reducing the amount helps so your dish doesn’t have strong cinnamon flavor.
If the spice blend is stored properly, the seasoning will last about 2 years.
Store in an airtight container. You can refill a spice bottle you already have for frugal storage.
You can also use a small mason jar to store the apple pie spice in. Just use what you have as long as its airtight.
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Give this homemade spice blend a try today and then leave a comment please! This spice blend is so inexpensive to make and tastes just like store bought. It is the perfect fall blend and even delicious on a peach cobbler.
Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together
- Store in an airtight container
