A little apple pie spice is always nice.
you’re able to play around with our basic formula until you land on your favorite ratio.
That said, we think our recipe is pretty tasty.
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And it’s good for more than justapple pie, too.
Get the recipe for apple pie spice.
Add it to pumpkin cinnamon rolls,spice cakes, or any of your favoritefall desserts.
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What Is in Apple Pie Spice?
It all depends on whos making it.
Everyone has their own blend, and each commercial company making it does, too.
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In a pinch, pumpkin pie spice can be substituted for apple pie spice.
What’s the Difference Between Apple and Pumpkin Pie Spice?
It hard to say, since everyone’spumpkin pie spiceand apple pie spice blends are different.
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(And our apple pie spice uses both cloves and cardamom, anyhow).
Frankly, they’re pretty interchangeable.
Whole cardamom comes in pods that contain black seeds.
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These can be added to dishes but are often ground, especially for baking.
There are several types of cinnamon, the most popular being Ceylon, Chinese cassia, and Saigoncinnamon.
Each has a distinct aroma and flavor, but they can be used interchangeably in baking.
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Nutmeg
This spice is actually the seed of the Myristica plant.
It’s native to Indonesia, and is mostly grown there, as well as the West Indies.
Pungent and slightly sweet, nutmeg is used in both baking and savory applications (like bechamel sauce.)
Mace is also sometimes included in commercial apple and pumpkin pie spice blends.
you’re able to of course use it inapple pie, but the options don’t end there.
Sprinkle some in ourApple Spice Cake,Apple Muffins, orSpiced Apple Butter.
You don’t have to limit the spice mix to just apple recipes either.
It’s delicious folded intobread pudding,cinnamon rolls, andscones, too.
Otherwise, whisk everything together in a small bowl, and transfer it to a storage container.
How To Store Apple Pie Spice
Store the mix in an airtight container.
If you make the blend with old spices to begin with, its quality might degrade quicker.
Pro Tip
Save empty spice jarsto reuse for your own custom blends.
Store:
Transfer to an airtight storage container until ready to use.
Store in cool, dark place.
