Apple Spice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 tablespoons
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Calories
44 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Apple Spice Recipe
Description
The Apple Spice recipe combines common aromatic spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, and optionally allspice—to create a balanced warm seasoning. The blend leans on cinnamon and nutmeg for their classic apple-pie warmth, complemented by the citrusy fragrance of cardamom and the gentle heat of ginger. Allspice adds depth and complexity if used.
Mixing the spices together creates a consistent seasoning immediately usable in recipes involving apples or other fall-flavored baked goods. It can be added to applesauce, sprinkled over crisps, or stirred into muffins and breads to impart traditional spiced apple notes.
Keeping the blend in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat like stoves, maintains potency for up to a year. Freezing is discouraged as moisture can degrade the spices' aroma and taste. This homemade blend offers control over spice proportions compared to commercial mixes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. cardamom
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. allspice optional
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Use Apple Pie Spice in your favorite applesauce, apple crisp, or in muffins or bread recipes.
- Store seasoning mix in an airtight jar for up to 1 year.
Notes
- Store the apple spice in an airtight container away from heat and moisture to retain flavor for up to 12 months.
- Mix the spices ahead of time for convenience in baking and cooking preparations.
- Avoid freezing the blend as moisture can spoil the spice integrity and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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