With just three pantry spices, you can make a simple homemade allspice recipe that delivers the same warm, aromatic flavor used in both sweet and savory dishes.
This quick blend comes together in minutes, helps save money, and allows you to adjust the spice balance to suit what your family enjoys most.
Check out all my other tips on how to make homemade seasoning spices like, Taco Seasoning for even more ideas and recipes!
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 5 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: A simple homemade allspice substitute made with cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg that delivers the same warm, cozy flavor profile used in baking and cooking.
Why you’ll love it: Quick to mix with pantry spices and easy to scale for larger batches, making it perfect when allspice is missing from the spice rack.
How to make it: Measure the spices, add them to a bowl, and mix thoroughly until evenly blended, making sure no pockets of unmixed spices remain.
Looking for more homemade seasoning mixes? Check out my recipes for Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix or my Homemade Chicken Spice Rub!
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Get Your Homemade Spice Blends Printable
- What Spices are in Allspice?
- What does Allspice Taste Like?
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Use Homemade Allspice
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Get Your Homemade Spice Blends Printable
What Spices are in Allspice?
Allspice is made from one ingredient, not a blend, and comes from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica plant. The name refers to its flavor, which tastes like a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
What does Allspice Taste Like?
- Warm, aromatic flavor that blends notes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg
- Slightly sweet with a gentle peppery finish that is not overpowering
- Commonly used in both sweet recipes like cakes and pies and savory dishes such as stews, marinades, and spice rubs
- Also known as Jamaican pepper and popular in Caribbean and Middle Eastern cooking
- Adds depth and richness while enhancing other spices rather than overpowering them
Recommended Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add all your ingredients to a dish or jar. Mix everything thoroughly for the best results!
Step 2: This seasoning mix is versatile! Enjoy it right away, or store it in a sealed container in your pantry for a delicious flavor boost up to 10-12 months.
How to Use Homemade Allspice
- Use in both sweet and savory recipes as a 1:1 substitute for store-purchased ground allspice
- Replace pumpkin pie spice in baked goods, such as pumpkin bread, with about 1 teaspoon of this blend
- Pair with ingredients like ginger, molasses, and chocolate in cookies and desserts
- Sprinkle lightly over roasted vegetables, such as carrots, just before serving
- Use as a seasoning for meats like chicken or pork to add warm, aromatic flavor
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO double, triple, or scale the recipe as needed, and mix the spices thoroughly so the blend is evenly combined with no unmixed pockets.
❌ DO NOT use whole spices unless you grind them very finely, as coarse pieces will not blend evenly or measure accurately in recipes.
Storage Tips
- Once you have the homemade seasoning mix combined, add it to a mason jar. You could also use an airtight container.
- Then place the jar in a cool, dry place. This homemade seasoning mix will last up to 6 months if properly stored.
Recipe FAQ's
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You can use allspice in a variety of sweet and savory recipes such as Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Pumpkin Pie, Gingerbread Cookies, even apple cider.
You can use allspice for meats and recipes like beef stew, meatballs, Jerk chicken, poultry and more!
Allspice is made from one spice, not a blend, and comes from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica plant. The name comes from its flavor, which tastes like a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg even though it is a single ingredient.
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Homemade Allspice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cloves
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a dish or jar and thoroughly mix.
- Use right away or store in a sealed container, in the pantry, for 10-12 months.
Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
Pinned!
Blondee says
That is a great tip! You are so right, so many times, especially around the holidays I need an odd spice that is a teeny tiny container and costs more than a car wash! I've gotten so I check the Internet for a homemade version before I buy them!
Sue says
Thanks for this recipe, I have copied it.
Blessings,
Sue
Beth says
Thank you for this information. I will try this during the holiday baking.