Learn how to make this homemade apple pie spice recipe, and you’ll always have some on hand!

Using ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this recipe will show you how to make an apple pie spice substitute in minutes!

I’ve always been a huge fan of making my own spice blends. From pumpkin pie spice to taco seasoning, to this big batch of ranch dressing mix, I just love filling my pantry with jars of homemade mixes. The flavor is often better when you buy high-quality spices (I buy most of my spices in bulk from our food co-op).

Why I Love This Recipe

As soon as the weather starts turning cooler, our family likes to spend time in the kitchen making fall recipes. We have a tradition of making this easy apple crisp and this cream cheese apple dip as soon as the kitchen starts filling up with fall apples.

Apple cider and apple butter are usually on the list of traditional fall recipes we like to make every year. And before we even get started, I love mixing up some homemade spice blends.

You can make your own homemade spice blend for all your fall baking with this easy recipe! Sprinkle some on your pancakes or in your coffee. There are so many ways to use it!

small mason jar with apple pie spice on a wooden cutting board

What is Apple Pie Spice Made Of?

Apple pie spice can contain a variety of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and ground ginger.

In this apple pie spice recipe without cardamom, we’re just using everyday spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. And while this simple recipe only includes those three spices, feel free to add cardamom or ginger if you prefer!

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Supplies

Measuring spoons
Small jar or small bowl
Whisk (optional)

Ingredients

In this easy apple pie spice recipe you only need three ingredients!

Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon

Nutmeg: Ground nutmeg

Allspice: And a couple of teaspoons of allspice adds so much flavor.

How to Make This Apple Pie Spice Recipe

The full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the recipe card below.

Making this apple pie spice recipe couldn’t be easier!

Gather your ground spices.
Mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice together in a small jar or a small bowl.
Using a spoon, stir together or whisk until well blended.
Store in an airtight container. Then use in your recipe.

Tips:

If you want to make a larger batch of this apple pie spice mix to keep on hand, it’s very easy to just double or triple the ingredients.
Keep the jar of spice mix tightly covered in your pantry or spice cupboard for up to 1 year. Spices can be kept much longer, but they’ll gradually lose their potency and flavor over time.

How to Use Apple Pie Spice

Apple pie spice can be used in so many fall recipes! Use it in pies, cakes, cupcakes, apple crisp, apple dip, or this German apple pancake. It would also be great added to this apple pecan baked oatmeal recipe.

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