Spice Substitutions

What to do When you Don't Have it?

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 Using

Allspice 1 teaspoon

You can substitute with:

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Cinnamon, Organic, Ground

1/4 teaspoon

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Cloves, Madagascar, Ground

1/2 teaspoon

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Nutmeg, East/West Indies, Ground

1/4 teaspoon


Instead of Using

Anise Seed 1/2 teaspoon

You can substitute with:

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Anise, Star, Whole

3-4 


Instead of Using

Apple Pie Spice 1 teaspoon

You can substitute with:

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Cinnamon, Organic, Ground

1/2 teaspoon

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Nutmeg, East/West Indies, Ground

1/4 teaspoon

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Cardamom, Guatemalan, Ground

1/8 teaspoon


Instead of Using

Garlic Clove (1 small)

You can substitute with:

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Garlic, California, Granulated

1/2 teaspoon


Instead of Using

Fresh Ginger 1 Tablespoon

You can substitute with:

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Ginger, Organic, Ground

1 teaspoon

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Pepper, White, Muntock, Ground

1/4 teaspoon

Lemon Juice

1/2 teaspoon 


Instead of Using

Pumpkin Pie Spice 

1 teaspoon

You can substitute with:

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Cinnamon, Organic, Ground

1/2 teaspoon

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Nutmeg, East/West Indies, Ground

1/4 teaspoon

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Cardamom, Guatemalan, Ground

1/8 teaspoon


Instead of Using

Juniper Berries 

(6 to 10 Crushed)

You can substitute with:

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Bay Leaves, California, Organic, Whole

2 leaves

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Caraway Seeds, Whole

1 teaspoon

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Mint, Leaves

1 chopped mint leave


Instead of Using

Chopped Onion

You can substitute with:

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Onion, Organic, Granulated

1 small onion

1 teaspoon of Granulated Onion

1 medium onion

1 Tablespoon of Granulated Onion


Arrowroot 2 teaspoons

2 T all-purpose flour

Dry Mustard 1teaspoon

1 T. prepared Sauer's Classic Yellow Mustard