Spice up your fall recipes this season with our homemade Apple Pie Spice blend, crafted from six simple yet flavorful ingredients that will delight your taste buds.
We’ve added crushed vanilla beans to give this spice mix a sweet, aromatic twist. Beyond flavor, vanilla beans offer a range of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, protection against neurodegenerative diseases, and a wealth of powerful antioxidants.
While the seeds inside the vanilla pod are the most nutritious and flavorful part, we don’t stop there. For our version of Apple Pie Spice, we finely grind the husks in a food processor to enhance the overall taste of this fall blend. Yes, even the husks are perfectly safe and delicious to eat!
Apple Pie Spice
- Recipe by: Isabella Mead
- Serves: .5 cup
- Meal: Seasonings
- Serves: .5 cup
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 vanilla bean pods
2 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp allspice (AIP - most can consume, some may need to omit or sub)
2 tbsp nutmeg (AIP - omit or sub)
2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cloves
Directions
Cut open vanilla bean pods and extract the seeds using a knife. Save husks for Step 3.
Put vanilla seeds in a bowl and allow to dry for at least 8 hours.
After 8 hours, add both vanilla seeds and husks to a food processor and blend into a fine consistency. Add vanilla to a small bowl with remaining ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
Store spice blend in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months. Stir or shake before using.
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