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Ok, so I love pumpkin recipes as much as the next person but seriously, it’s far too early for it. That’s personal opinion though. I mean, this is how I think of the Fall baking season. September: apples, October: pumpkin, November: cranberry & all things Thanksgiving, December: cookies and all things Christmas. I don’t like when things are rushed. The whole pumpkin spice lattes being released “early” by Starbucks was slight overkill because it’s still in the 90s here. Yes, I understand some people live in areas where it’s cooler but it’s not even near October! Can’t we hold off and savor each month? By the time pumpkin time really rolls around, we’ll all be sick of it and want to move onto something else. It’s just like when stores push Christmas in August. Pushing pumpkin in September is a no-no for me. Sorry, but I won’t be posting pumpkin recipes til October (but I’ve got some really good stuff coming – I promise), so we’ll get started on apple recipes, how’s that?
My apple recipes this week and next week require the use of apple pie spice. Sure, it’s easy to go to the store to buy a teeny tiny jar of it for $5 but I guarantee that you already have all the supplies in your pantry to make your own! I made my own pumpkin pie spice last year and it lasted me all Fall and into this year. Definitely saves a bunch of money and trips to the store since you’re making it in a big batch. Give it a try and I promise you’ll be making the switch to apple recipes this month instead of pumpkin :)
You could use this spice in a bunch of apple recipes.
Apple Pie Spice
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight jar for use year-round.
This has me SO excited for fall!
Really enjoyed reading about your trip and was excited to hear that they usually can the same day the fruit is picked!
I would say our favorite peach recipe is our olive oil peach cake:)
This looks like it smells ahhhmazing!!
Some of my favorite flavors! I can’t wait for fall baking!
Totally agree with you and your schedule. I mean, technically, I think it’s okay for people to make things at any time, but pumpkin when it’s August is way too early! I bet they’re going to play Christmas songs next month. Bleh.
The perfect spice blend for my favorite season!
Oooohh….totally digging this apple spice mix! And you’re right, pumpkin does get more attention. Apples need to feel the love too:)
I hear ya! too early for pumpkin – BRING ON THE APPLES
This is so useful! I’m going to make this and put it in allthethings.
I love apple desserts, this spice is perfect for my apple recipes!