Homemade Apple Pie Spice

This time of year, everyone is crazy about pumpkin pie spice. Everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes is delicious, but apple pie spice is another fall favorite. Its intense flavor profile makes it the perfect addition to your spice cabinet.

What is Apple Pie Spice?

This delicious, aromatic spice blend is often used during the cold season to flavor apple pies and other apple dishes. It’s very similar to pumpkin pie spice, but in my version I omit the ground cloves and add cardamom instead. Some people do not like the taste of cardamom, so you can omit it depending on your preference.

You can add a few teaspoons of apple pie spice to sweet desserts, but you can use it just as well at home with savory dishes. This Bacon Apple Chicken recipe is a great example.

apple spice ingredients

With just five ingredients, this spice recipe is simple and easy to put together. And fresh spices are much better than premade mixtures that have been sitting on store shelves for who knows how long. Not only does it add flavor to your dishes, it also has many health benefits.

This blend contains warming herbs that are perfect for cold days. The spice also has antibacterial properties that help prevent pesky viruses and bacteria that are more prevalent during this time of year.

Cinnamon helps balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and regulate blood pressure. Ginger aids digestion, promotes blood circulation, and helps with illnesses, especially cough. Another beneficial spice in this mixture is cardamom. Not only are they rich in antioxidants, but they may help lower high blood pressure, fight inflammation and aid digestion.

How to Use Apple Pie Spice Mix

There are so many delicious ways to use them that it’s hard to narrow them down!

• Try adding apple pie spice to your homemade applesauce. I added a little before canning and the kids couldn’t get enough! Add applesauce and spices, put it in a pot and simmer for a few hours and it will be delicious. Apple Butter.
• Add some to sliced ​​apples and bake an almond flour pie crust. Apple pie spice also works well in apple, pear, and peach pies. Or try Berry Krispies.
• Try making French toast with homemade sourdough bread (or homemade gluten/grain-free bread). Sprinkle apple pie spice on toast and drizzle with maple syrup.
• Use it as a salted caramel latte topping. For a more decadent version, add a little homemade whipped cream first.
• Add some to your homemade vanilla ice cream for a fall-themed flavor. Then use it to top a slice of apple pie!
• If you want to make more flavorful dishes, such as roasted sweet potatoes, apple pork chops, or sausage-stuffed apples, try using apple pie spice.
• Try adding it to your homemade apple cider. As a bonus, your house will smell nice while it’s brewing!
• Mix some into waffle or pumpkin pancake batter before cooking. Top with thinly sliced ​​cooked apples and maple syrup.

What is your favorite way to use apple pie spice? Let us know by leaving a comment!