It is so easy to make your own homemade blend. The reason I like to make my own is because store bought ones could last longer than you want, and they usually lose flavor and potency over time. I make smaller batches or split it up and gift it.
But before we head over to the recipe, I do have a few tips if you’re making your own spice mixes:
Each of these recipes are a combination of various recipes that have been personally tweaked over time. They add great flavor to your desserts and dishes.
First up is a pumpkin pie mix, an easy blend of daily used spices. There are a couple of optional spices that can be added or avoided depending on what you like.
- 31/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground mace (optional)
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Next up is an Apple Pie Spice Mix. Isn’t it the best to have these tiny bottles on hand?You never have to make a note to purchase at the supermarket.
If its over, it will take less than 5 minutes to combine these warm spices in a jar, and a double batch lasts really long too.
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 11/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Looking for recipes to use your homemade blend? I recommend these:
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Apple Pie Bread
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Orange Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins
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