Homemade Allspice Blend Recipe

This Homemade Allspice Blend Recipe is the perfect versatile spice that has its own unique flavor.

Made with just three ingredients, this simple blend adds a warm and comforting element to about everything that it is added to.

What is Allspice?

Allspice is technically a spice derived from the dried unripe berries from the Pimenta dioica tree .

Because actual allspice is hard to find and expensive in most places, making a substitute blend that tastes just like it is something I really like about this recipe .

Have you tried my Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Apple Fries?

Those apple fries are made with fresh apples and pumpkin spice seasoning and taste like bite-sized apple pie.
You can use this allspice blend in that air fried apple recipe to make it even tastired.

Store your homemade allspice seasoning blend in a spice jar for easy access. You can find a selection of spice jars here.

Why we love homemade allspice.

Homemade allspice blend can be used anywhere that you would use the actual allspice. Unlike the the actual allspice, this is easy to find and inexpensive to use.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This seasoning is versatile enough to use on anything from a barbecue rub to adding flavor to your homemade pumpkin pie.
• It takes less that five minutes to make this recipe.
• If you are like me and like your seasoning blends, you can certainly save some money making it yourself.
• This is an inexpensive to make recipe that uses common pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a hint of black pepper to make it even more like the actual berry .
• This homemade blend can stay fresh tasting for up to a year

Ingredients needed to make

• Ground Nutmeg. Adds a slightly sweet,warm , and slightly peppery flavor to this blend.
• Ground Cinnamon. Adds a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
• Ground Cloves. Gives this seasoning a strong, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor.
• Black Pepper. This is optional however, a small amount can make your blend taste even more like the original.

Tips for making the best allspice recipe.

Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of your seasoning. This is both for optimal flavor and storage.

More helpful tips for you.

1. In some ways, this blend is meant to be more of an all-purpose seasoning which means that you can use it in a variety of ways. Feel free to make adjustments in the ingredients as needed to your uses.
2. Adding a teaspoon or so of ground black pepper can make this allspice taste even more authentic.
3. Toasting your spices can enhance their flavor.
4. Adding other spices such as cardamom or ginger or unsweetened cocoa powder can add extra flavor and complexity to your allspice.
5. Clearly label your container with the ingredients and date of creation.
6. Don't forget to store this in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

How to make Homemade Allspice Blend

Prep Time: 5 minutes .

Servings: 12, depending on how it is used. .

1. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry spice jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together. image 1.
2. Measure out your ingredients and place them into a bowl image 2.
3. Use a small whisk or similar item to blend the ingredients together. image 3.
4. Taste and make adjustments as needed.
5. Use a funnel to transfer your homemade seasoning into your prepared jar.
6. Lastly, label the jar with the seasoning blend name and the date it was made on.

Expert Tip 👉 This homemade seasoning blend makes for a nice gift idea!

How to store Homemade Allspice

This homemade seasoning blend should be stored in an airtight container such as a spice jar. When properly stored in a cool location such as a pantry, this homemade spice blend can last up to a year, depending on the age of your ingredients.

You may also be interested in these pantry recipe ideas.

• Homemade Taco Seasoning
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• Easy Homemade Ketchup
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