This simple homemade Apple Pie Spice Mix recipe provides the perfect blend of spices for your homemade apple recipes. It’s an unbeatable go-to for adding a cozy and warm flavor to all your fall and winter baking, desserts, and treats.
If you know me, then you know I have a thing for homemade spice blends. From my House Seasoning, which is a go-to for almost everything from chicken thighs to sweet potato fries, to my cozy Pumpkin Pie Spice, which is so good in pumpkin dump cake, I also make zesty Taco Seasoning, bold Burger Seasoning, and flavorful Montreal Steak Seasoning for an extra punch of flavor. And this Apple Pie Spice Mix is no different!
How To Use My Homemade Apple Spice Mix
- Baked Goods: I love adding it to apple crostata and my apple cinnamon pull-apart bread. It’s fantastic in morning glory muffins. It is excellent in pies, my grandma’s apple crisp, and apple spice cake, especially during the holidays.
- Warm and Festive Drinks: It’s over the top delicious in mulled apple cider or apple cider sangria. I love a little sprinkle in my morning coffee or afternoon. For a special twist, mix it with sugar, then rim a pretty glass and fill it with an apple cider mimosa!
- Spice Up Breakfast: sprinkle it over baked oatmeal, french toast casserole or toss it into homemade granola.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This homemade apple pie spice blend, without cardamon, combines warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, creating a rich, aromatic flavor that surpasses any store-bought version. It’s cost-effective, customizable, and free from preservatives, giving you complete control over your favorite flavors!
Customize Your Spice Blend: Recipe Variations
- Add Ground Ginger: Mix in a teaspoon of ground ginger. It adds a touch of heat to the blend, perfect for spiced cookies and cakes.
- Include Cloves: If you love a deeper, warmer spice, add half a teaspoon of ground cloves. It complements the cinnamon beautifully.
- Sweet Addition: For a sweeter twist, add powdered or brown sugar. It’s delicious for dusting over warm pancakes or muffins.
Step By Step Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk Together: Using a whisk, gently combine all the spices until evenly distributed.
- Store: Transfer the spice blend into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to keep it fresh.
Donya’s Success Tip
For the best flavor, use fresh spices. Ground spices can lose their potency over time, so if your cinnamon or nutmeg has been sitting in the pantry for a while (we’ve all got a jar of out-of-date spices in the back of our cabinet), consider picking up fresh ingredients.
How Long Does This Apple Spice Mix Stay Good For?
When stored properly in an airtight container, it can stay fresh for up to 6 months. Keep it in a cool, dark place, like a pantry or spice cabinet, to maintain its potency.
Apple Pie Spice Recipe FAQ
Yes! This recipe is easily scalable, so you can double or triple the quantities to have a larger batch on hand.
If you’re missing allspice, you can substitute it with a mix of equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to mimic the flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
Instructions
- All all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Add Ground Ginger: Mix in a teaspoon of ground ginger. It adds a touch of heat to the blend, perfect for spiced cookies and cakes.
- Include Cloves: If you love a deeper, warmer spice, add half a teaspoon of ground cloves. It complements the cinnamon beautifully.
- Sweet Addition: For a sweeter twist, add powdered or brown sugar. It’s delicious for dusting over warm pancakes or muffins.
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I have always added cloves and ginger to the cinnamon and allspice when I bake an apple pie or make applesauce. My husband always said my apple pies were better than his mother’s. (Although he never shared that with his mother, thank goodness! She only used cinnamon and nutmeg in her apple pie.) As I am not fond of nutmeg, I use mace instead.
I love your spice blend — cloves, ginger, and mace sound like the perfect cozy twist! And that compliment from your husband? Priceless (and wisely kept quiet!). Thanks for sharing your sweet story.
~Donya