Description
Making your own apple pie spice mix is easy – and the warm fall flavors are exactly what we love. Use it to flavor apple pie, sprinkle it over your morning oatmeal or granola, blend it into smoothies, or add it to a hot beverage. Naturally gluten-free and vegan too.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cardamom pods
- 8 allspice berries
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Grind Cardamom & Allspice: Place the cardamom pods and allspice berries in a mortar. Use a pestle to gently crush them, releasing their essential oils. Take your time to break them into smaller pieces. Remove the husks from the cardamom seeds as you grind, ensuring only the flavorful seeds remain. Continue grinding until the mixture turns into a fine, uniform powder.
- Combine Ground Spices with Cinnamon, Ginger and Nutmeg: Transfer the ground cardamom and allspice to a mixing bowl. Add the ground cinnamon, ginger, and freshly ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly combined.
- Sift Mixture: For the smoothest texture, sift the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. This ensures that your apple pie spices are lump-free and ready for baking.
- Use or Store: Store the finished spice blend in a dry, airtight container or jar. Keep it in a cool, dark place to preserve its aroma and flavor for months.
Notes
Toast Cardamom & Allspice: If you wish, feel free to toast the cardamom pods and whole allspice berries in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes before grinding to intensify the aroma.
Sift for Extra Fine Mixture: To get a really fine mixture that, I recommend passing the final mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to get rid of any large clumps or pieces.
Ways to Use This Mix: This apple pie spice is great for making apple pie, but it’s also great for flavoring apple muffins, apple pancakes, oatmeal, as well as spiced lattes!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Basics
- Cuisine: American
