Apple Pie Spice is a warm and fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. It adds classic apple pie flavor to baked goods, drinks, and desserts.
Apple Pie Spice is a must-have in any kitchen for adding warmth and depth to your recipes. It brings the familiar, comforting flavors of apple pie to everything you bake or cook.
Use it in muffins, cakes, cookies, or even drinks to instantly infuse your creations with cozy, seasonal flavor. It’s an easy way to make everyday recipes taste special and inviting.
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.
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Why We Love This
- Adds warmth and depth: Instantly enhances the flavor of baked goods and drinks.
- Versatile: Works in pies, muffins, cakes, cookies, and even beverages.
- Convenient: Combines multiple spices in one blend, saving time and effort.
- Cozy, comforting flavor: Brings the taste of homemade apple pie to any recipe.
- Perfect for seasonal and everyday use: Great for fall favorites or adding a touch of warmth year-round.
Ingredients
- Ground Cinnamon: Adjust to taste for a stronger or milder cinnamon flavor.
- Ground Nutmeg: If using freshly grated nutmeg, reduce the amount as it is more potent than dried.
- Allspice: Can be omitted or substituted with ground cardamom if preferred.
- Ground Ginger: Adds a warm, subtle kick that complements the other spices.
Find the complete ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
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 this homemade spice blend 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.
Try More Easy Apple Recipes
Give this homemade apple pie spice mix 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
