Make your own apple pie spice at home in minutes. This blend is perfect for adding a touch of fall flavor to desserts, breakfast, and snacks. I love having a jar of this in my spice rack, especially as the weather cools. It’s my secret ingredient for adding a warm, spiced flavor to almost anything.

 

It’s that time of year for the warm, spicy smells of fall baking. There is something about the smell of cinnamon and spices that screams apples, pumpkins, and everything fall. So instead of buying a pricey spice blend, I decided to make my own apple pie spice. It’s fast, easy, and super affordable.

I love making my own spice blends because they are easy to customize. This apple pie seasoning is one of my favorites to have on hand to use it for things like apple pie filling, oatmeal, and sugar cookies.

If you like making your own spice mixes at home, be sure to try Jamaican jerk seasoning, sloppy joe spice mix, and french fry seasoning.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Customizable: I have tested this recipe many times to make what I think is the right balance of flavors, however, it is easy to adjust to your personal taste.
• Many ways to use: You can use this seasoning mix for a wide variety of things like muffins, cakes, pies, and so much more.
• Fast: It takes just a few minutes to make with spices you probably already have on hand.

How to make homemade apple pie spice

This recipe uses just 3 spices to keep it simple.

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Allspice

There are some other recipes that include cardamom and ground ginger. If you would like to include them, use 1/2 teaspoon each.

Simply stir the ingredients together to make your apple pie seasoning.

What is the difference between apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice?

There is just a slight difference between the two spice blends. Pumpkin pie spice includes clove and does not use allspice.

How to use

There are so many ways to incorporate this apple pie seasoning blend, it’s also great to give away as a gift. Some of my favorite recipes you can use this with include:

• Apple cake
• Caramel apple cider
• Grilled apples
• Baked oatmeal
• Butterscotch brownies

It’s also great in pancakes and waffles.

How to store

Keep your homemade spice mix in a jar with a lid or an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This mix should last about a year depending on how old each spice was when opened.

Recipe tips

• Try and use fresh spices. Make sure to look at the date on the container before mixing.
• Homemade spice mixes make wonderful gifts. Put them in a nice jar with a little twine or ribbon for a gift.
• If you are making a larger amount, simply double or triple the recipe below.

What can be used in place of apple pie spice?

Making your own spice mix at home allows us to adjust the amount of mix you make. So if you don’t want to buy a whole apple pie spice mix from the store, it’s easy to make what you need at home.

If you don’t have all three spices, I would recommend using at least the cinnamon and nutmeg.

More homemade seasoning mixes

• Homemade chili seasoning
• Copycat Zaxby’s fry seasoning
• Wingstop fry seasoning
• Meatloaf seasonings
• Ground beef seasonings
• Copycat Texas Roadhouse seasonings