Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Apple pie spice made fresh at home with 6 warm spices and a touch of brown sugar. Learn how to store it, swap it, and use it in baking and breakfast.
Servings 0.25 Cup
Equipment
- Mixing bowls & measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
Instructions
- Break up the brown sugar by pressing it through a small fine-mesh sieve or rubbing it between your fingertips so there are no clumps.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice to a small bowl.
- Whisk until the blend is completely uniform in color.
- Transfer to a small airtight jar, label with the date, and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Why a small batch: I make this blend in a small batch on purpose. Ground spices start losing their aromatic oils as soon as they're exposed to air, light, and heat, so a blend is at its most flavorful in the first few weeks after you mix it. A small batch gets used up while it's at its best, and when you run out, a fresh batch takes just five minutes. Want more for holiday baking? Double or triple the recipe, but plan to use it within a few months.
Freshness matters: Check the dates on your ground spices before you start. If a spice doesn't smell strong when you open the jar, your blend won't taste strong either.
Storage: Keep it in an airtight glass jar in a cool, dark cupboard for the best flavor within 3 to 6 months. Shake before each use, since the brown sugar can settle or clump.
Sugar-free option: Leave out the brown sugar for a pure spice blend that works in both sweet and savory recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.5mg
