Make the best apple pie, and other apple treats, using this easy-to-make Apple Pie Spice. All you need is 3 ingredients and just a few minutes to mix up a batch!
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Of all the dessert recipes I have made, both of my kids will claim that my apple pie is their absolute favorite. I usually shake a little of this and a little of that into the sliced apples, testing a slice here and there to get the spices just right.
However, making your own homemade Apple Pie Spice makes preparing all of your favorite apple recipes, even easier. Rather than pulling out multiple jars of spices, you just need one.
Not only can you use this recipe for apple pie, but you can use an equal amount in any apple recipe that calls for a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Try it in our recipe for Apple Pie Overnight Oats or Apple Crostata with Crisp Topping.
Why This Recipe Works
This is a super quick and easy recipe to make that only requires 3 ingredients that you can easily adapt to suite your own tastes, if needed.
It saves money. You don’t have to run out and buy yet another spice jar.
It’s very flavorful and has an endless amount of uses.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
There is no prep work for this recipe.
Create!
Combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, if you are using them, in a small jar with a lid. Mix well.
Present!
Use as desired. Store tightly covered in a cool, dark place.
Tips and Techniques
- You can adjust the spices to suite your own tastes. I often add a small amount of ground cloves, but other spices, like cardamom, can be mixed in, as well.
- Store your prepared spice mixture in a jar with an airtight lid. Use by the earliest expiration date on jars of spices that you used.
FAQ’s
What Is In Apple Pie Spice?
Most apple pie spice mixtures contain cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Some also include cloves and/or cardamom.
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Apple Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, if you are using them, in a small jar with a lid. Mix well.2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- You can adjust the spices to suite your own tastes. I often add a small amount of ground cloves, but other spices, like cardamom, can be mixed in, as well.
- Store your prepared spice mixture in a jar with an airtight lid. Use by the earliest expiration date on the spice jars that you used.
Krysten says
Apple pie spice is a kitchen essential! This recipe is the perfect touch of cozy autumn flavor. I add it to apple pies but also oatmeal and muffins. It’s my new secret ingredient!
Jamie says
Wow! This looks like a great apple pie spice! An instant flavoring for our needs! Plus we only need 3 ingredients to make this and be ready! Loved it!
VERONIKA says
SUCH A SIMPLE RECIPE AND SO MUCH MORE FLAVORFUL THAN THE STORE BOUGHT STUFF. APPLE PIE SPICE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE IN THE FALL, MUCH MORE THAN PUMPKIN SPICE.
Claire says
Space is a premium in our spice rack so I love being able to make my own mixes from spices I already have. And this apple pie blend was spot on! So delicious and easy to make.
Amy Liu Dong says
Never tried to make my own spice but now I can with the help of your recipe! Thank you!
Dennis says
Making your own seasoning blends is so easy and so much better than store-bought. Your seasoning made the best-sauteed apple side dish with my pork chops.
Sarah James says
We loved the mix of spices in your apple pie spice, a firm hit with the family in our apple pie. It’s not available in the UK so I’m glad I found your website.
Jessica says
Easy peasy. Whipped up a batch to put in coffee this time of year, and of course pie, and it cost about half what my store made mix usually runs! Thanks 😉
Colleen says
This apple pie spice is so handy to have on hand for all the apple desserts I’ve been making lately! We have an apple tree so I will always have mix up a batch for fall from now on. Thank you!
Marta says
I love fall baking so this apple pie spice was on my list of spice blends to make things easier. I love how it only requires 3 ingredients, but adds so much flavor.