Spice Substitutions

We are frequently asked what to do if you don’t have the exact spice in a recipe. For those moments when you don't have the exact spice:

Instead of: Use:

Allspice (1 t.)

1/4 t. cinnamon + 1/2 t. ground cloves + 1/4 t. nutmeg

Anise Seed (1/2 t.)

3-4 Anise Stars

Apple Pie Spice (1 t.)

1/2 t. cinnamon + 1/4 t. nutmeg + 1/8 t. cardamom

Arrowroot (2 t.)

2 T. all-purpose flour

Herbs, Fresh, Chopped (1 T.)

1 t. dried herbs OR 1/4 t. powdered herbs

Garlic Clove (1 small)

1/8 t. garlic powder

Ginger, Fresh (1 T. grated)

1 t. ground ginger + 1/4 t. white pepper + 1/2 t. lemon juice OR 1 T. minced crystallized ginger with the sugar washed off.

Mustard, Dry (1 t.)

1 T. prepared mustard

Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 t.)

1/2 t. cinnamon + 1/4 t. nutmeg + 1/8 t. cardamom

Juniper Berries (6 to 10 crushed)

2 bay leaves + 1 t. caraway seeds + 1 chopped mint leaf

Onion, Chopped (1 small)

1 t. onion powder or 1 T. minced onion

Onion, Chopped (1 medium)

1 T. onion powder