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How To Make Homemade Apple Pie Spice

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Published: Jan 4, 2023 by Andrea + Stef ·

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Perfect spice blend that comes together in a minute and tastes great with all your favorite apple recipes.
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glass bowl of apple pie seasoning with a wooden spoon

There is nothing better than the fragrant aroma of a freshly baked apple pie. If you also love everything apple pie, then our homemade apple pie spice mix is the perfect recipe for you. This homemade spice blend is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamom that comes together in less than 5 minutes. It does not only taste amazing in apple pie, but can also be added to apple crisp, apple turnovers, apple muffins or even fruit salad. This is the best homemade version of apple pie spice that adds just the right amount of cozy fall flavors to your favorite apple recipes.

Table of Contents

  • What is Apple Pie Spice?
  • Why You’ll Love This
  • Ingredients
  • Recommended Tools
  • Instructions
  • Andrea says….
  • Recipe Tips
  • What To Make With Apple Pie Spice
  • More Homemade Spice Blend Recipes
  • How To Store
  • Common Questions
  • Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe
bowl of apple pie spice with fresh apples in the background

What is Apple Pie Spice?

Traditionally, apple pie spice is a blend of warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom. Even though it is called apple PIE spice, you can use it in many other dishes besides apple pie filling. Apple spice tastes great in apple turnovers, fried apples, apple bread pudding or apple muffins.

glass bowl of apple pie seasoning with a wooden spoon

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: fragrant spice blend that takes all your favorite fall and apple desserts to the next level
  • Main Ingredients: cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cardamom
  • Cooking Method: no bake
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time
  • Pairs well with: apple pie, apple cider, apple turnovers, apple crisps or any other apple dessert
  • Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan
  • Special Equipment Needed: small bowl, small whisk
bowl of apple pie spice with fresh apples and whole cloves

Ingredients

You may have all of these ingredients for this apple pie spice recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the local grocery store! If this is your first time making this easy homemade apple pie spice you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Apple Pie Spice Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Variations and Substitutions

Ground Cloves: You can also add some ground cloves to this blend of spices if you like.

ingredients for apple pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cardamom

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this homemade apple pie spice recipe, try adding it to our amazing Fall Fruit Salad. This colorful fruit salad is full of apples and citrus flavors. A homemade dressing adds sweetness and warm fall spices.

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Mixing Bowl — For best results use a clean and dry glass or porcelain bowl to mix your own homemade apple pie spice substitute.

Instructions

This section shows how to make apple pie seasoning, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below.

MIX SPICES: Firstly, add all the spices to a dry glass mixing bowl and then whisk until blended. Afterwards use directly in a recipe or store in an airtight container or spice jar until ready to use.

mixed up apple pie seasoning in a glass bowl

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love scrumptious apple desserts then you’ll love our Apple and Blackberry Crumble. It’s a delicious sweet and tart dessert with a crumble topping.

Andrea says….

I love using this flavorful combination of spices for my delicious Apple Pie Ice Cream!

Recipe Tips

Follow these expert tips to make your own apple pie spice mix.

  • Tip: Make sure your spices are fresh. Older spices often lose their flavor. In case your spices are discolored or have lost their aroma, toss them and buy new ones.
  • Tip: Measure amounts carefully to create the perfect combination of flavors.
  • Tip: Store homemade apple pie spice in a dry, airtight container, so it stays fresh for a long time.

What To Make With Apple Pie Spice

There are countless ways of using this scrumptious substitute for apple pie spice.

We love using it for our favorite apple desserts such as Granny Smith Apple Pie, Apple Crisp without Oats, Apple Turnovers, Dutch Caramel Apple Pie or Apple Blackberry Crumble.

It also tastes great in our Fall Fruit Salad, Andrea’s Apple Pull Apart Bread or Stef’s Apple Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Apple Muffins and Fried Apples. You can even use it to flavor our Spiked Apple Cider.

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More Homemade Spice Blend Recipes

It is surprisingly easy to make the most delicious homemade spice mixes with pantry staples that you probably already have at home. They are so much better than store-bought versions. Here are some of our favorite seasoning blends:

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    How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

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    Italian Seasoning Substitute

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    Homemade Ranch Seasoning

  • Taco seasoning spilling out onto parchment paper.

    Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix (Mild or Spicy)

How To Store

Room Temperature: In case you are not using your own apple pie spice substitute right away, store your own spice blend in an airtight container, ziploc bag, spice jar or other tightly sealed container until ready to use. We recommend keeping your own blend of apple pie seasoning in a dry place such as a spice rack or a dark place such as a spice cabinet. If the spices you used for this recipe were fresh, the apple pie spice blend will last for up to 2 years.

apple pie seasoning in a glass bowl with fresh apples, whole cloves and whole allspice

Common Questions

How do I turn this homemade apple pie spice substitute into a gift?

A jar of apple pie spice makes a great gift for family, friends or co-workers during the apple and fall season. Simply make a big batch of substitute apple pie seasoning and fill it in cute little spice jars, small mason jars or other tightly sealed containers. Add a homemade or handwritten label and decorate with a ribbon and cinnamon stick if you like.

Are there other ways to use apple pie spice besides baked goods and apple desserts?

Besides all things apple pie, you can use this blend of ground spices to flavor apple cider, mulled wine, greek yoghurt, oatmeal, ice cream, frostings, streusel topping, bread pudding, French toast as well as pancake batter.

What is the difference between pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice?

The main difference between pumpkin spice and apple spice is the addition of cloves and cardamom. While pumpkin seasoning includes ground cloves, apple pie spice has cardamom added instead. However, they are very similar otherwise, and can even swap them for each other in a pinch.

How do I store spices to keep them fresh longer?

We recommend storing common spices as well as diy blends in a dry, dark spot like a spice cabinet. It is important to protect spices from direct sunlight, to prevent discoloration.

glass bowl of apple pie seasoning with a wooden spoon
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe

Author Andrea + Stef

Course recipe staple
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
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Equipment

  • small mixing bowl
  • small whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamom on a plate
  • Whisk together until evenly combined. Then use immediately or store in an airtight container.
    mixed up apple pie seasoning in a glass bowl

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