DIY Spice Blends for Thanksgiving -- Savings Experiment

Buying spices at the store can be expensive. Spice up Thanksgiving dinner for only a fraction of the cost with these easy, low-cost recipes you can make yourself.

First, to give your classic pumpkin pie that fresh flavor, try this easy blend. Just mix 4 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ginger, 1 teaspoon allspice and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.

And for an Apple pie spice that's easy to make, simply mix 1 tablespoon ground of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of allspice, half a teaspoon of ground cloves and 1 dash of cardamom.

This year, keep these quick blends handy. You can spice up Thanksgiving, and your savings, by making your own spice blends.

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