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Apple Pie Spice Vs Pumpkin Pie Spice: What's The Difference? By Jessica Riggio Nov. 9, 2025 12:09 pm EST

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There's something iconic about the fall flavors in apple cider and pumpkin pie, and that little something isn't a big secret. It's mulling spices that really deliver the magic of autumn, the festive flavor combination that makes Starbucks' fall menu items so cozy and hot spiced apple cider taste oh-so-spicy. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cloves, and cardamom are the cornerstones of these fall flavors, and they're all combined into two different spice blends that fly off shelves during the season: apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice.

It's easy to mix up these two sp

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