Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Making your own apple pie spice takes mere moments, but the flavor is so much bolder. This specific version uses cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg for a full-bodied, rich spiciness ideal for pies, cobblers, crumbles, and cookies.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp cinnamon (1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Toast the cinnamon in the oven at 300F for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant and grind any whole spices.4 tbsp cinnamon
- Combine ground spices in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Transfer to a storage container and use as desired!1 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp allspice, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cardamom
Notes
For the best flavor, toast the cinnamon in the oven at 300F for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant.
When possible, use whole spices and grind them fresh.