Apple Pie Spice
My easy apple pie spice recipe without cardamom uses pantry staples and is perfect for fall baking, oatmeal, coffee, and of course, pie.
Apple Pie Spice Recipe Without Cardamom
I keep a jar of this homemade apple pie spice in the pantry, especially when fall rolls around. It’s just one of those staples I always reach for when baking apple cinnamon bread or tossing together a quick apple crisp.
There are tons of store-bought versions of apple pie seasoning, like McCormick, Great Value, Penzeys, and they all have their blends. The same goes for homemade spice mixes.
Some recipes throw in cardamom or cloves. Others stick to more basic ingredients.
Mine doesn’t have cardamom and uses a fair amount of cinnamon as the main flavor. Basically, it’s a handful of spices that you probably have on hand.
Use it in Dutch apple pie, mix into muffin batter, sprinkle it on oatmeal, or stir a little into your morning coffee. It’s easy, versatile, and seriously good in lots of fall dishes.
What’s in Apple Pie Spice?
Our version has four pantry staples: ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. The ginger optional, but I like the little bit of kick it adds.
If you’re missing an ingredient, it’s not a deal breaker. Adjust it to fit what you’ve got. The only one that I’d say you really need is cinnamon.
If you need to improvise, you can always toss in a pinch of cloves, some dried orange peel, or even some cardamom if you want.
Don’t be afraid to tweak the ratios either. If you love cinnamon, add a little more. Think of this as a base recipe and adjust as needed.
Tips for the Best Flavor
- Use fresh spices. The older they are, the flatter the spice blend will taste.
- Skip the ginger if you’re not a fan. It’s great for brightness but can make the blend a little spicy.
- Try a batch with star anise (will add a bit of licorice taste) or Chinese 5 spice if you want something a little different.
Ways to Use Apple Pie Spice
- Add it to unbaked pie crust dough for extra flavor.
- Stir some into crock pot cinnamon apples.
- Substitute it for cinnamon in baked goods.
- Mix a little into pancake batter or waffle mix.
- Sprinkle some over baked sweet potatoes.
- Add a pinch to ground coffee before brewing.
Storage
Store leftover apple pie spice in a jar or airtight container in a cool, dark cabinet. It’ll last about 6 months if your spices are fresh when you mix it up.
If the spices were already opened, just keep an eye on it. The scent fades as it gets older.
More Fall Recipes
Like This Recipe?
We’d love it if you would leave a 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger, optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Use in pies, cobblers, or other desserts.¼ cup ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice½ teaspoon ground ginger
Suggested Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Tried this recipe?
We’d Love If You’d Rate It Leave a Review!Meet Kimberly
Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.
I was looking to make a home made apple pie, I;m glad i found your recipe . Thank you now i guess am ready, If you could give a recipe for using your recipe that would help, Apples is what i plan to muse.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by! We have a couple of recipes that use the apple pie spice. Here is an apple pie recipe and an apple crisp recipe. Both are really tasty. 🙂 Have a great weekend!