This easy-to-make Apple Pie Spice combines cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and cloves to create a comforting blend that can be used in so many recipes!

Container of fragrant apple pie spice, a versatile spice blend.
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author’s note

Make Your Own Apple Pie Spice!

I go through a ridiculous amount of apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice come fall, and I was getting tired of paying $4-$5 for just a few tablespoons. So, after checking the labels on my favorite apple pie spice blend and experimenting with the quantities, I’m excited to share this recipe with you.

This spice blend is so versatile! It can turn a boring jar of overnight oats into something you’ll actually look forward to eating in the morning. Spices are such a game-changer, and mixing a few together? You’re going to love it!

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Bowl filled with ingredients for homemade apple pie spice recipe, ready for blending.

How To Use This Spice

There are so many ways to use this spice blend! Here are some ideas:

  • Add to homemade applesauce, your morning bowl of oatmeal, into apple pancakes, waffles, or French toast, or your morning apple smoothie.
  • Use in these apple muffins or this apple fritter bread.
  • Add to this apple crumble, your favorite apple pie recipe, or this caramel apple cheesecake.
  • Aim to use about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of the spice blend per 6 medium-sized apples.

Quick Tip

For just 1 tablespoon of apple pie spice, whisk together 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom.

Gifting Homemade Spices

I love gifting these cute spice blends to friends, family, or co-workers. Just add a homemade label (Download FREE printable labels here) on brown Kraft sticker paper and stick it to a small glass jar. I use this label paper.

Spice blend in a container, ready to enhance your culinary creations.

Storage

Apple Pie Spice Storing

A spice blend typically lasts about 6 months to a year when stored in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and moisture.

For the best flavor, it’s ideal to use it within 6 months, as the spices will start to lose their potency over time.

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Apple Pie Spice

This simple Apple Pie Spice blends cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and cloves for a cozy flavor boost that can be used in all kinds of recipes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 spice container

Equipment

  • Spice container or other container

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions 

  • Mix all spices together. Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight.
  • If you only want to make 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, use these measurements instead: 1-1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom

Recipe Notes

Note 1: For ways to use your homemade apple pie spice, check out the post!
Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is for the whole container of apple pie spice. There are no significant calories in each individual serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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10 Comments

  1. Lory says:

    Do you have a recipe for gingerbread spice?

    Thank you,

    Lory

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I don’t but I’ll definitely look into it! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Jana Hixson says:

    5 stars
    I made the pumpkin pie spice to use in all the pumpkin recipes I was making for a bridal shower. I doubled the recipe and ended up using almost the entire thing in one weekend of baking! I love the taste of fresh ground nutmeg in it–it makes a huge difference! You can buy whole nutmeg in the spice section, and then grate it as needed with a zester. It’s a little expensive compared to ground nutmeg, but it’ll last a REALLY long time and is SO much better!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Way to make it work! Thanks for letting us all know all of that! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Jennie says:

    I love homemade spices.

  4. Nora says:

    Wow, these look so gorgeous! I love giving away spice blends!

  5. Carla says:

    Bet it makes the house smell great. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Mira says:

    Wonderful Christmas handmade gifts and printables ! The spices are so easy! Can’t wait to see what is next ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Gayle says:

    I love your idea of making homemade apple pie and pumpkin pie spice! I go through so much during this time of year, so having a homemade version is fantastic!

  8. Taylor says:

    I love homemade spices! Pinned!