Apple pie spice

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What is Apple pie spice?

Apple pie spice is a prepared spice mixture which includes a combination of spices used for making apple pies, tarts or turnovers. Ingredients typically include cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamon. See substitutions for making your own.

How To Use Apple Pie Spice

McCormick suggests using 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice per 6 medium apples for pie. You can adjust that amount depending on how many apples you use. Other uses include using it to spice up your oatmeal, or sprinkle on your French toast before cooking or even with mashed sweet potatoes.

Substitute for Apple pie spice

If you don't have apple pie spice mix and you want to make a quick version of your own you can simply combine:

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg plus 1/8 teaspoon cardamom. If you want to make a larger quantity you can store it in a small jar with a tightly fitting lid. I will keep for at least 6 months.

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Ingredients

McCormicks Apple Pie Spice ingredients: Cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Ingredients for other brands may vary. We like McCormick brand because they don't use and additives or artificial colors or flavorings.