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Homemade Apple Pie Spice

A simple homemade apple pie spice blend made with five common baking spices. Perfect for apple pies, crisps, oatmeal, muffins, and quick breads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 batch (approximately ⅓ cup)
Course: Seasoning Mix
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon (4 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Method
 

  1. Measure all five ground spices into a small mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk until evenly combined, breaking apart any clumps.
  3. Transfer the spice blend to a clean, dry, airtight jar.
  4. Label and store in a cool, dry pantry away from heat and moisture.
  5. Use in apple pies, crisps, muffins, oatmeal, and other baked goods as directed by your recipe.

Notes

Yield: Approximately 5 tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons, or just over ⅓ cup.
Substitution: Use this blend in place of store-bought apple pie spice at a 1:1 ratio.
No added sugar: This blend is completely unsweetened.
Storage: Best used within 6–12 months for optimal flavor, depending on the freshness of your spices.
Cardamom: Intentionally omitted to keep the flavor familiar and traditional.
Scaling: Double the recipe if you do a lot of fall baking.
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