The Best Apple Pie Spice Recipe: A blog about apple pie spice and how easy it is to make your own.
When I was a kid my mom used to make apple pie all the time. She would always use the same recipe and I loved it! The one thing she always did differently was to add a dash of cinnamon to the apples before baking them. This really made all the difference in the world!
The first time I tried making apple pie on my own was when I was in college. I didn’t have any experience with cooking so this was going to be an interesting experiment. I decided to try out some different spices, but nothing seemed right until finally I came across this spice that is called “apple pie spice” by McCormick’s company. It’s not exactly what you might think it would be…it has more of a nutmeg flavor than anything else! But it works wonderfully well and gives the whole dessert an incredible depth of flavor & aroma. And since then, whenever someone asks me if there are any special tricks or tips they should know before baking their first ever apple pie – my answer always includes using this spice 🙂
I’ve seen many recipes online that call for using ground nutmeg instead of fresh grated nutmeg; but in my
The Best Apple Pie Spice Recipe
A blog about apple pie spice and how easy it is to make your own.
What You Need to Make Apple Pie Spice
2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg or Mace
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
How to Make Apple Pie Spice
Put all ingredients into a small bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 4 tablespoons of apple pie spice.
The Best Apple Pie Spice Recipe
A blog about apple pie spice and how easy it is to make your own.
I’ve been making my own spice mixes for years, especially the ones that are super simple to make at home, like this one. All you need is a jar and all of the ingredients and you’re set! I love buying my spices in bulk, then storing them in 4 oz Ball jars. They’re the perfect size for most recipes.
This recipe makes about 1/4 cup of spice mix, enough for 3 or 4 pies. You can easily double or triple it if you want more on hand. Just be sure to store it in a tightly sealed jar so it doesn’t lose its aroma or flavor over time.
The Best Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Have you found yourself looking at a recipe and seeing that it calls for apple pie spice? You make a quick dash to the store only to find out they don’t carry it. Or find that it’s ridiculously expensive. Well, I have an easy solution for you. Make your own! It is really easy and really inexpensive. And if you follow my recipe you can make enough to last you an entire year!
All you will need is:
3 tbsp of Cinnamon
1/2 tsp of Nutmeg
1/2 tsp of Allspice
This is all you need to get over a year’s supply. Mix this together and place inside an airtight container (I use canning jars) and store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. If you want this mixture to last longer than 3 months just add 1/4 cup of rice to the jar before placing the lid on. This will absorb some of the moisture which can cause the spices to lose their flavor. If you are making larger batches than this simple multiply each ingredient by 4 or 5 depending on how much you want to end up with.
If your not sure how much apple pie spice your recipes will call for then I would suggest starting
Apple pie spice is a blend of warm and aromatic spices that you can add to apple pie, plum cake, and other desserts. My favorite way to use it is for my favorite Dutch Apple Pie. It’s not hard to make your own, but why bother? You can buy this blend in the supermarket.
It’s even easier to order it from Amazon. McCormick Gourmet Collection Apple Pie Spice contains cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and allspice. On the other hand, if you want a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can make your own apple pie spice using only cinnamon (and maybe some cloves), or any combination of spices that suits your taste.
The best apple pie spice recipe is one you like!
Making a simple ingredient in your own kitchen can seem intimidating, but I promise it is not. If you start with high quality ingredients and you follow the directions, then you will have great results.
I have used this spice blend in two of my favorite recipes: Apple Pie Filling and Spiced Applesauce. Of course, this blend can also be used in other recipes that call for apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice.
Apple pie spice has been a staple in many households for generations. Its warm smell and flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg make it a popular addition to baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads. However, if you don’t have apple pie spice on hand, you can easily make your own. Simply combine the following ingredients in a small bowl and mix well:
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Store what you don’t use in an airtight container for up to six months.
