22 Ways to Use Fall's Most Notable Spices

Commemorate fall's arrival by breaking out the nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.

By: Kayla Kitts

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As soon as the Maple Pecan Iced Coffee, Iced Pumpkin Macchiato and Salted Caramel Mocha hit the menus, you know fall is in the air (whether it's actually fall or not). And this means bumping your seasonal spices, like cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg, to the front of the cabinet. Learn how to dress up your cocktails, desserts and savory meals with these classic and fragrant fall spices.

CINNAMON

SIP:
Cinnamon-Apple Sangria

Brian Patrick Flynn

SNACK:
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Mick Telkamp

Cinnamon Apple Sangria

Pour over ice, garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!

Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Make-ahead pumpkin cinnamon rolls can be prepared the night before or even months in advance.

Photo By: Mick Telkamp

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon-Apple Sangria

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

GINGER

SIP:
Ginger + Grapefruit Bourbon Sour Cocktail

Sam Henderson

SNACK:
Pumpkin + Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mick Telkamp

Ginger Grapefruit Bourbon Sour

Photo By: Sam Henderson

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin ice cream sandwiched between two gingerbread cookies is the taste of fall in frozen form.

Photo By: Mick Telkamp

Get the Recipe: Ginger + Grapefruit Bourbon Sour

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin + Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

CLOVES

SIP:
Homemade Chai Tea

Mick Telkamp

SNACK:
Applesauce Cake

Mick Telkamp

Chai Tea

Masala Chai is a distinctive tea made with black tea, spices and milk.

Photo By: Mick Telkamp

Applesauce Cake

Using applesauce in cake was once considered a patriotic act.

Photo By: Mick Telkamp

Get the Recipe: Homemade Chai Tea

Get the Recipe: Applesauce Cake

NUTMEG

SIP:
Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

Gotham Bar and Grill

SNACK:
Carrot Cake Cookies

Sam Henderson

Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

The Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail is clean, complex and full of seasonal spices.

Photo By: Gotham Bar and Grill

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From: Sam Henderson

Photo By: Sam Henderson

Get the Recipe: Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

ALLSPICE

SIP:
Pumpkincello

Photo courtesy of ONE. Midtown Kitchen

SNACK:
Allspice Waffles

Kristin Guy

Pumpkincello

Skins of the Flesh: Roasted and raw pumpkin skin, vodka and seasonal spices make pumpkincello, a holiday drink with a variety of uses.

Photo By: Photo courtesy of ONE. Midtown Kitchen

Orange-Infused Syrup

Orange-infused syrup makes these fluffy waffles a refreshing and delicious breakfast option for overnight holiday guests.

From: Kristin Guy

Photo By: Kristin Guy

Get the Recipe: Pumpkincello

Get the Recipe: Allspice Waffles With Orange-Infused Syrup

TURMERIC

SIP:
Turmeric Latte

Armando Rafael, FoodNetwork.com

SNACK:
Lamb Curry Stew + Sweet Potatoes

Debbie Wolfe

Photo By: Armando Rafael, FoodNetwork.com

Lamb Curry Stew With Sweet Potatoes

Lamb Curry Stew With Sweet Potatoes is the perfect dish for a cool evening.

Photo By: Debbie Wolfe

Get the Recipe: Turmeric Latte via FoodNetwork.com

Get the Recipe: Lamb Curry Stew With Sweet Potatoes

STAR ANISE

SIP:
Festive Mulled White Wine

Flynnside Out Productions

SNACK:
Pho Bo

Mick Telkamp

Mulled White Wine

Warm up your next soiree with this deliciously aromatic Mulled White Wine recipe.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Photo By: Flynnside Out Productions

Photo By: Mick Telkamp

Get the Recipe: Mulled White Wine

Get the Recipe: Pho Bo

CARDAMOM

SIP:
Hot Rasapple-Rum Cider

SNACK:
Cranberry-Maple Layer Cake

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Jason Kisner

Warm Up with Hot Rasapple Rum Cider

Welcome Thanksgiving or cold-weather guests with the warm and cozy aroma of this spicy hot cider.

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Photo By: Jason Kisner

Get the Recipe: Hot Rasapple-Rum Cider

Get the Recipe: Cranberry-Maple Layer Cake

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22 Ways to Use Fall's Most Notable Spices

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CINNAMON

SIP:Cinnamon-Apple Sangria

SNACK:Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Apple Sangria

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

GINGER

SIP:Ginger + Grapefruit Bourbon Sour Cocktail

SNACK:Pumpkin + Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ginger Grapefruit Bourbon Sour

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

CLOVES

SIP: Homemade Chai Tea

SNACK: Applesauce Cake

Chai Tea

Applesauce Cake

NUTMEG

SIP:Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

SNACK:Carrot Cake Cookies

Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

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ALLSPICE

SIP:Pumpkincello

SNACK:Allspice Waffles

Pumpkincello

Orange-Infused Syrup

TURMERIC

SIP:Turmeric Latte

SNACK:Lamb Curry Stew + Sweet Potatoes

Lamb Curry Stew With Sweet Potatoes

STAR ANISE

SIP:Festive Mulled White Wine

SNACK:Pho Bo

Mulled White Wine

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CARDAMOM

SIP:Hot Rasapple-Rum Cider

SNACK:Cranberry-Maple Layer Cake

Warm Up with Hot Rasapple Rum Cider

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Shop This Look

SIP:
Cinnamon-Apple Sangria

SNACK:
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

SIP:
Ginger + Grapefruit Bourbon Sour Cocktail

SNACK:
Pumpkin + Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

SIP:
Homemade Chai Tea

SNACK:
Applesauce Cake

SIP:
Honeycrisp Apple Cocktail

SNACK:
Carrot Cake Cookies

SIP:
Pumpkincello

SNACK:
Allspice Waffles

SIP:
Turmeric Latte

SNACK:
Lamb Curry Stew + Sweet Potatoes

SIP:
Festive Mulled White Wine

SNACK:
Pho Bo

SIP:
Hot Rasapple-Rum Cider

SNACK:
Cranberry-Maple Layer Cake