Today's Apple Pie Spice Recipe is a great way to save some money this fall. It is the perfect addition to fall bread, muffins, and cakes. Thisis a wonderful apple pie spice substitute to make at home.
Homemade Apple Pie Spice blend can be used in many recipes beyond cookies and breads. You can even use it in smoothies and coffee drinks. No need to buy an expensive spice blend when you can make your own in time for the fall season.
This is one of our homemade seasoning blends you will want to bookmark for later.
Hello Friends! This week has been a little warm, but the evenings are starting to cool off. I have never been so ready for fall. I have not had my fall latte yet, but I will soon,
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Easy Recipe. Today’s homemade spice blend recipe is a simple recipe for the season. It also makes a nice gift idea. Just pick up a few small containers at the dollar store and brighten up a friend's day with it.
Versatile. Add this easy homemade apple pie spice to delicious fall desserts besides just apple pie, like my Apple Crisp, Apple cinnamon rolls, or these Simple Apple Muffins. It is also really great on popcorn, french toast, cinnamon rolls and just about any apple dessert.
Tasty. Making your own apple pie spice substitute will elevate all your favorite apple recipes with its unique blend of warm spices.
Inexpensive. Making own apple pie spice mix is so easy to do and is a lot cheaper than buying it at the grocery store. You can buy bulk spices at some of the big box stores and make a quick apple pie spice substitute at a great price
What is in Apple Pie Spice?
Ingredients in Apple Pie Spice
List of main ingredients:
Cinnamon - so flavorful and in many sweet fall recipes. I use ground cinnamon for this recipe
Nutmeg – Another great fall flavor when used in moderation.
Allspice– Made from cloves and the two spices listed above, you can make your own if you don't have this spice.
Equipment - sealable mason jar or spice jar.
full recipe is in recipe card below.
Uses for Apple Pie Spice
- cakes
- breads
- cookies
- smoothies
- coffee
- cider
- cinnamon rolls
- pastries
- sweet potatoes
- ice cream
- muffins
How to Make Apple Pie Spice
Step 1 - Mixing the spices is easy, be sure to have a clean, sealable container to store your apple pie spice.
Step 2 - Make sure all the ground spices you will use have not expired if you have had them a while.
Step 3 - Mix as directed in a bowl or mason jar.
Step 4- Store in an airtight container and use in your best apple recipes.
I usually double or triple the recipe and then give the second jar to a friend. The spice makes a wonderful apple butter and a little goes a lont way!
The spice blend makes a cute gift idea too!
Don't forget to bookmark this recipe.
Timesaving Tips
- Store the mixture in a clean small jar or spice container in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight such as a spice cabinet.
- You can easily double or triple this recipe to make more for the season.
- Add a decorative ribbon for a fun gift idea!
Apple Pie Spice
More Easy Apple Recipes
Simple Hot Apple Cider - A delicious hot cider for the season.
Caramel Apple Wraps - These tasty wraps are super easy to make and will satisfy that apple pie craving!
Easy Apple Crisp - A beautiful apple and cinnamon dessert that is made with just 7 ingredients!
More DIY Spice Blend Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Spice - This pumpkin spice is a unique blend of spices that goes well with so many fall dishes.
Homemade All Purpose Seasoning Blend - This mixture of spices goes well with all the savory dishes. I use it nearly every day.
Rosemary Salt - This delicious seasoned salt brings added flavor to vegetables and poultry.
📖 Recipe
Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
- Store in a sealable container
Nutrition
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Scarlet
This apple pie spice puts me in the mood for fall and I bet it would be good sprinkled on some whip cream over coffee. Yum!
Raquel
Scarlet that sounds wonderful!
Tamara
Oh this is gorgeous! I'd keep this around for everything.
Raquel
Thank you!!
Marie-Interior Frugalista
I can smell and taste this yummy applie pie spice in my head. Makes me want to bake a loaf with them. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Snickerdoodle Party, I will be featuring it this weekend!
Raquel
How exciting! Thank you so much Marie!