Apple pie spice is hand blended from grains of paradise (a West African pepper similar to a peppercorn), star anise and green cardamom for a unique twist on a classic spice blend. Try in breads, muffins, french toast or roasted yams or carrot and squash soup. Hand blended and fresh ground from cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, green cardamom, star anise, grains of paradise.