So quick and easy, you probably have everything already at home to make this Homemade Apple Pie Spice so you’ll never have to buy it again!
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This post has been a long time coming and I apologize for the delay. I’ve been meaning to post this since my amazingly simple and crazy delicious Apple Pie Bites have been the most popular recipe on the blog for over a year now. So many people have asked, “What is apple pie spice?“.
Well, it’s actually quite simple to make. I did a lot of research online and saw that it always included allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Sometimes ground ginger was added, and a lot of times cardamom was added. I read the ingredients on the back of my apple pie spice container and cardamom was not mentioned in the ingredient list. I still wanted to buy a bottle of cardamom just to see if it made it taste any better. Cardamom was almost $15 for a small bottle!
Never mind. Besides, I’ve never used it in any recipes (as of yet), anyway!
So I started playing around with the ingredients until I got it to taste pretty much exactly like my purchased bottle of apple pie spice… no cardamom needed!
So, if you’re making these Easy Apple Pie Bites or any recipe that calls for apple pie spice, here’s your easy recipe!
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice
Prep Time: 2 mins- Total Time: 2 mins
- Yield: About 3 tablespoons 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1–1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a small bowl and stir well to combine. Store in a small airtight container.
Irene dimaggio says
May 9, 2016 at 12:47 pmHi there…BLONDE COOK….I once sent you an email telling you I was so sorry about CHANCE…….I hope you are feeling better about that! I know I lost my cat LEO not to much earlier! I also want to say I just love your receipes! I’m sure you have heard this before, but I just felt like writing you! Please continue doing such great foods! Also I think you got a new dog and I’m happy for you! Sincerely……idimaggio@verizon.net
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
May 9, 2016 at 12:56 pmHey, Irene! Thank you so very much. I was going through a rough time when I did the post for the Apple Pie Bites with Chance and other things. I really appreciate your compassion and nice words. People like you make my work worthwhile and rewarding. Yes, I got a new senior boxer (Baby) and she is perfect! Thanks so much again! xoxo
Carol Calloway says
September 19, 2018 at 7:45 pmI appreciate your apple pie spice recipe so much. I have an attitude about paying $5 for such a small amount of spices. So, I began researching on line to figure out how make my own. I now, have find where i can buy in bulk cheaper to make my own. Wouldn’t that make an awesome gift? I’m going to try find some little jars and make several. Any suggestions where to buy in bulk w/o costing a lot?
I also love your recipe for the mini apple pie bites.
Thanks again, Ms. Calloway
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
September 20, 2018 at 7:55 amThank you so much, Ms. Calloway! What a great idea to give away as gifts, I might do that too this year. I just googled “miniature jars for spices” online and a LOT of results came up for purchasing online… I’d try that first so you wouldn’t have to go searching for them in person. Thanks for your nice words! 🙂
Cathrine Howard says
November 13, 2018 at 9:14 pmsmall jars can be purchased at Hobby Lobby or Michael’s craft stores. Good Luck and this is the recipe I will use from now on. Mine was close but I like yours better!!! You Rock!
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
November 14, 2018 at 1:43 pmThanks so much, Catherine – You made my day! 🙂
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
May 10, 2016 at 12:26 pmI love doing my own homemade spice mixes. They are always better than the store bought variety. Apple pie is in big demand in the house so I’m definitely going to be trying this. Thanks, Amy!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
May 10, 2016 at 12:38 pmThanks, Valerie! I’ll definitely be making it homemade from now on! 🙂
MARIA says
June 2, 2016 at 11:58 pmThank you Amy for the wonderful recipe! I followed your instructions exactly and these turned out AMAZING!
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Sabreen Sabur says
September 19, 2016 at 3:44 pmHi,I’ve never commented before but I like the way you explained your recipe,but was real interested in your adventure with cardamon ,I would like to say you can use your cardamon for making homemade Chia tea,which includescinnamon,ginger,cardamon,allspice,milk or cream,an vanilla
Jerri Kuehne says
September 28, 2016 at 5:24 pmSounds great will definitely make this do you think pears or peaches could be used with same spices?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
September 30, 2016 at 8:08 amHi Jerry! Yes I do think this would complement pears and/or peaches also. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
siani says
November 21, 2016 at 10:02 amthank you for this reccipe! i love making southern fried apples and apple pie but apple pie spice is so expensive for a little bottle of it. I will be making this to make my apple pie for thanksgiving thursday!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
November 21, 2016 at 11:27 amThanks so much, Siani! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
Elizabeth M. Bioty says
December 8, 2016 at 1:22 pmThese are great!!! I would also love to get the cookbook you mentioned. Keep up your great work!
Maitreye says
November 18, 2017 at 3:24 pmWhat is all spice?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
November 19, 2017 at 10:26 amHi Maitreye, Here is a link to what allspice is. 🙂