Homemade Apple Pie Spice

Apple Pie Spice is a simple and delicious way to add aromatic, warm, Fall spices to a variety of dishes. Skip the store bought and make this essential spice mix for all your holiday baking!

Apple Pie Spice

I can smell the FALL SEASON in the air and I am LOVING IT!

The one thing that I am looking forward to most about the season, other than warm sweaters and hot cocoa, is all the delicious fall baking. The one at the top of my list is apple pie.

And, of course, the best part of the apple pie is the warm and delicious taste of all those spices.

The apple pie spice mix is also the reason I am drawn to hot apple cider, apple turnovers, and spiced apple cakes.

Store bought is great but can have some “extras” in it, and use older spices. I like to make mine fresh. Believe me, once you make your own at home, you won’t buy it at the store anymore.

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Ingredients Needed

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Cardamom
• Allspice
• Ginger

All of these spices are pretty basic, especially the cinnamon, but this time I decided to mix things up a bit.

For this apple pie spice mix, I use Vietnamese Cinnamon or Saigon Cinnamon. It is related to the everyday cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia, or Chinese cinnamon) that is most often used.

It has a higher oil content which gives it a stronger aroma and flavor and is better for sweets and baked treats in my opinion. I buy it as a bulk spice I love it so much!

All the other spices are good to go. I will note that if you have the chance to ground your nutmeg fresh, do it. Just cut back a little on the amount as fresh is stronger than already ground nutmeg.

How to Make This Apple Pie Spice Recipe

First: Gather and measure all your spices.

Second: Mix together in a sealable jar or container. Store until ready to use. I like to use 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice per pie.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How long does it last?

If you store it in an airtight container, and in a cool, dry place, you can keep it for up to 6 months. After that, it tends to lose some of it’s intensity.

I like to store mine in glass jars, as it keeps the flavor better and the oils from the spices don’t seep into the plastic.

Is it the same as pumpkin spice?

Not exactly. Apple spice is the same as pumpkin pie spice with one exception. It doesn’t have any cloves in it like the pumpkin version.

Pumpkin pie spice has the basic four spices but has cloves instead of allspice.

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Substitutions

If you are allergic to any of the spices, like cinnamon, you can always leave them out and increase the amounts of the remaining spices.

Is it gluten free?

Yes, it is so feel free to use it on all the things!

I use these Weck Jars for all my spice mixes and pickled condiments. Just be sure to keep in a cool, dry place and it will stay fresh for months!

I love making spice mixes but want ones that I can use on multiple recipes. Here are some other options.

Uses for Apple Pie Spice

• cakes, cookies, pies, apple pie egg rolls
• overnight oats or yogurt
• sliced apples for snacking
• caramel apple dip
• ice cream
• fresh apple salsa
• apple pie filling
• fall desserts like baked apples
• fall cocktails
• any recipe that call for apple pie spice

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Apple Pie Spice is a fall baking essential, full of warm and comforting spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Doesn’t that make you want to cuddle up in a warm sweater and fuzzy slippers this holiday season?

Want more seasoning recipes? I have a delicious pumpkin pie spice recipe or poultry seasoning that you will love. Check them out along with this amazing list of homemade spice mix recipes and tips and trick on how to store them.

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