How to Make Apple Pie Spice
Use our instructions to substitute a single teaspoon of apple pie spice in your recipes or make a bigger batch to keep on hand for all your fall baking adventures.
For 1 teaspoon homemade apple pie spice: stir together ½ tsp. ground cinnamon plus ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg, ⅛ tsp. ground allspice, and dash ground cloves or ginger.To make a larger batch of apple pie spice (2½ Tbsp.): combine 4 tsp. ground cinnamon, 2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1 tsp. ground allspice, ¼ tsp. ground cloves, and ¼ tsp. ground ginger.
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Keep Your Apple Pie Spice Fresh
If you make a batch of apple pie spice, our Test Kitchen recommends transferring the spice blend to an airtight container (from $8, Bed Bath & Beyond) or spice jar ($2, Target) and storing it out of direct sunlight. This should stay fresh for up to six months—after that, you might want to whip up more since older spices can start to lose the signature aromatic flavor. Once you’ve got your DIY apple pie spice jarred and ready to go, use it in some of our favorite sweet and savory apple recipes or a seasonal dessert.
