Which swap for which job
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Apple dessert | Blend | Chart ratio. |
Apple pie spice substitute
Quick answer
For 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice, mix half a teaspoon of cinnamon, a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg and an eighth teaspoon of cardamom. If you have no cardamom, use pumpkin pie spice 1 for 1, and expect more ginger.
How much do you need?
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What to use
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Cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- ½ tsp 2.5 ml ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp 1 ml ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp 0.5 ml ground cardamom
- Best for
- Apple pie, crisps, cakes.
- What changes
- Matches the chart blend.
Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
Questions
Can I skip cardamom?
Yes. Use cinnamon and nutmeg only.
Sources
- Utah State University Extension, List of Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking and Baking
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food, Ingredient Substitutions
- Colorado State University Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (Fact Sheet 9.329)
- NDSU Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (FN198, 2023)
Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.
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