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My easy apple pie spice recipe without cardamom uses pantry staples and is perfect for fall baking, oatmeal, coffee, and of course, pie.

Measuring spoon in a bowl of spices.

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, 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 like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.

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.

Overhead view of apple pie seasoning.

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.

Don’t be afraid to tweak the ratios. 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.
White dish filled with apple pie mix.

Common questions

  • 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.

This is completely up to your taste. The rule of thumb I use is apple pie spice can be used as a 1:1 swap with cinnamon. So if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of cinnamon then you’re good to use 1 teaspoon of this spice blend. If you like things lightly spiced, use a little less.

Yes, you can. They have a lot of the same ingredients just in different ratios. I have a pumpkin pie spice recipe that uses cloves, so that it has a slight Christmas-y flavor.

I like to use the apple version in lighter recipes that have fruits and tend to be a little sweeter (oatmeal, cookies, crisps, lattes, etc.).

You’d want to use the pumpkin version in dishes that are a bit heavier and can carry the flavor of cloves easily. Pumpkin pie, bread, and muffins are great examples.

As it’s written, this recipe makes right around 1/3 cup of apple pie seasoning blend. That’s plenty to use some now and store some for later.

If you want just enough for a single use, try these amounts. It will make roughly 1 tablespoon total.

  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • pinch of ginger

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.

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Apple Pie Spice (without Cardamom)

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Author: Kimberly Vargo
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger, optional

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Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Use in pies, cobblers, or other desserts.
    ¼ cup ground cinnamon
    2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
    1 teaspoon allspice
    ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark cabinet. It’ll last about 6 months if your spices are fresh when you mix it up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.3mg
4.75 from 4 votes

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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.

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  2. 5 stars
    I love this time of the year and the smell of something coming fresh out of the oven. I have tasted so many delicious apple pies and when they are homemade, they never disappoint. I love how this recipe for apple pie spice is so easy to make. I come across a lot of pie recipes but none that show you how to make the spice! Love this.

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  4. 4 stars
    i never considered making my own apple pie spice since I seem to have all the ingredients in my house already. Not that I make apple pies a lot but definitely think why now that I have the recipe. But I love the idea of adding it to baked apples topped with ice cream as a quick weekday snack/dessert. Definitely bookmarking your recipe.

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