This Substitute Apple Pie Spice is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for the perfect combination of flavors in your apple pies and cobblers.
If you are having a difficult time finding an apple pie spice or you do not like the store bought blends than make this recipe to use in it’s place.
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More about Substitute Apple Pie Spice
This substitute for Apple Pie spice is perfect for so many things, not just your traditional apple pie recipe. You can make this blend and use it on oatmeal, for tart, muffins or baked apples. Spice blends can really enhance your meals, find out more about kicking up the flavor in your meals.
Why This diy Apple Pie Spice Recipe is a Keeper
Only three ingredients and super fast to make, it’s nice to have on hand for a variety of uses. Whether you need 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice or a tablespoon of pie spice.
- 5 Minutes: The ingredients of apple pie spice takes only minutes. Especially if you like cinnamon.
- Easy Ingredients: This pie spice is a blend of only three simple ingredients in your pantry.
- Family Friendly: Chai spice is similar to apple pie spice so you can use in your tea too. You will use a blend for apple pie spice often.
- Adaptable: Can make spiced apple anything you can use in place of cinnamon as a substitute for almost any recipe.
If you’re looking for more spice inspired recipes, try these Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies, Tex Mex Spiced Almonds and Homemade Kitchen Spice Air Freshener.
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What is the difference between apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice?
The apple pie substitute and pumpkin pie spice have many similar ingredients. However, the pumpkin pie spice has a little more spice. It is a little stronger and warmer. Pumpkin pie spice has a richer and spicier flavor profile with the addition of ground clove etc.
Ingredient Components of Apple Pie Spice Substitute
Make this pie spice mix at home to replace apple pie spice you can buy at the store.
- Cinnamon: The backbone is cinnamon for apple pie spice. You can make many variations to this recipe, however, cinnamon is truly the mainstay to make apple pie spice.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Apple Cinnamon Spice Mix with Nutmeg
Use this recipe for any apple dessert, a teaspoon of substitute for a teaspoon of apple pie spice called for. You can make with the spice you have available. There are many variations for this easy apple pie spice mix, such as:
- Add five spice for Apple Spice: Chinese 5 spice, star anise, clove or cardamom to make the best substitute. This recipe to make the spice blend is so much better than a single spice. Use spices like cinnamon for the best results, just consider the flavor. Use for recipes where you can easily be made with cinnamon.
Special Equipment Needed
Ideally, it is wonderful for making this bend fresh. By grinding your own you can ensure that you are getting the freshest blend. Use various spices to mix up a batch of all your favorites like pumpkin spice and Italian blends.
- Spice Grinder: This grinder will do the job quickly and easily to make pie spice at home.
How to Make Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend
These are the basic steps for making recipe for apple pie spice. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. Keep this apple pie spice on hand.
STEP 1: Combine your homemade Spice
First, in a bowl, combine the cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg and whisk to thoroughly mix.
STEP 2: Keep your Spice Combination
Then use or place in an airtight container or jar. Use whenever you want to add a little spice to your dessert.
Recipe FAQs for Substitute for Apple Pie Spice
Expert Tips for Making This Best Apple Pie Spice Substitute Recipe for your Apple Desserts
Use this recipe interchangeably with any other apple pie spice you may have used. In other words, if a recipe calls for apple pie spice, you don’t need to change the amount it calls for.
- Make More: This recipe is really easy to double, triple, etc. Just be sure to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. You don’t want any unmixed pockets appearing in your bowl.
- Blend: Be sure to break up any clumps that appear in your spice mixture. It gives it a more even blend when you do.
- Note: This blend at home recipe can be used for both sweet and savory dishes. Great to make apple cider or mulled wine. Even on toast.
What uses for Apple Pie Spice / More Spice Recipes
Substitute for Apple Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Nutmeg
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Allspice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a dish or jar and thoroughly mix.
- Use right away or store in a sealed container, in the pantry, for 10-12 months.
Expert Tips
- Make More: This recipe is really easy to double, triple, etc. Just be sure to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. You don’t want any unmixed pockets appearing in your bowl.
- Blend: Be sure to break up any clumps that appear in your spice mixture. It gives it a more even blend when you do.
- Note: This blend at home recipe can be used for both sweet and savory dishes. Great to make apple cider or mulled wine.