Sweet & Savory Sweet Potato Seasoning
Easy homemade spice mix to balance sweet potatoes with savory notes. Shelf-stable, tasty on fries, baked potatoes, and squash.
I love sweet potatos, but I don't like they way most people sweeten them even more. This is a little sweet and a little savory. I tasted something like this at a restaurant and by trial and error came up with my own version.
Submitted by: Lois from West Allis, WI
Yield: Depends on usage
- A simple, shelf-stable blend combining salt, pepper, a touch of sugar, garlic, onion, and apple pie spice for sweet and savory balance.
- Use as a rub or finishing sprinkle on baked sweet potatoes, fries, chips, squash, or in casseroles instead of marshmallows.
- Store airtight in a cool, dry place for best flavor for 6 to 12 months; adjust salt, sugar, or heat to taste.
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Preparation Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a glass spice jar with a shaker lid.
Shake until well combined.
Shelf stable.
Use on baked sweet potatos, fries, chips.
Can be used in a sweet potato casserole, only skip the marshmallows.
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More About This Recipe
Great on baked squashs, such as acorn, butternut, carnival. etc.. Use your imagination
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basic recipe ratio and how do I mix it?
Combine 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon medium ground black pepper, sugar to taste, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice. Put everything in a clean jar with a shaker lid and shake until blended.
How much sugar should I add if the recipe just says sugar to taste?
Start small. Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, mix and taste, then increase up to 1 tablespoon if you prefer sweeter. The goal is a faint sweetness that complements, not overwhelms.
How long will the seasoning keep and how should I store it?
Stored airtight in a cool, dry cupboard, the mix stays stable for many months. For best flavor use within 6 to 12 months and avoid moisture which clumps spices.
Can I reduce the salt or make it low sodium?
Yes. Cut the kosher salt in half or to your preference. If you use table salt instead of kosher, use about half the listed amount and taste as you go.
What are good substitutions for apple pie spice?
Use a pinch of cinnamon plus a pinch of nutmeg and a tiny pinch of allspice or cloves. A 1:1 swap by volume works fine; adjust to your taste.
How do I use this mix on sweet potato casserole?
Skip marshmallows. Mix the seasoning into softened butter or brown sugar, toss with mashed or sliced sweet potatoes, or sprinkle on a pecan/breadcrumb topping before baking.
Can I make a bigger batch and keep the same ratios?
Yes. Scale up proportionally and mix thoroughly. Store larger quantities in an airtight container and label with date.
Is this mix gluten-free and safe for people with allergies?
The ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but some spice blends can be cross-contaminated. If you need to avoid gluten or allergens, buy spices labeled gluten-free or from a trusted brand.
What is the basic recipe ratio and how do I mix it?
Combine 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon medium ground black pepper, sugar to taste, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice. Put everything in a clean jar with a shaker lid and shake until blended.
How much sugar should I add if the recipe just says sugar to taste?
Start small. Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, mix and taste, then increase up to 1 tablespoon if you prefer sweeter. The goal is a faint sweetness that complements, not overwhelms.
How long will the seasoning keep and how should I store it?
Stored airtight in a cool, dry cupboard, the mix stays stable for many months. For best flavor use within 6 to 12 months and avoid moisture which clumps spices.
Can I reduce the salt or make it low sodium?
Yes. Cut the kosher salt in half or to your preference. If you use table salt instead of kosher, use about half the listed amount and taste as you go.
What are good substitutions for apple pie spice?
Use a pinch of cinnamon plus a pinch of nutmeg and a tiny pinch of allspice or cloves. A 1:1 swap by volume works fine; adjust to your taste.
How do I use this mix on sweet potato casserole?
Skip marshmallows. Mix the seasoning into softened butter or brown sugar, toss with mashed or sliced sweet potatoes, or sprinkle on a pecan/breadcrumb topping before baking.
Can I make a bigger batch and keep the same ratios?
Yes. Scale up proportionally and mix thoroughly. Store larger quantities in an airtight container and label with date.
Is this mix gluten-free and safe for people with allergies?
The ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but some spice blends can be cross-contaminated. If you need to avoid gluten or allergens, buy spices labeled gluten-free or from a trusted brand.
@ Sandie, thank you for your question. Cake Spice is a popular European and British spice mix for pastries and puddings.
Our Apple Pie Spice was formerly called cake spice. This is the blend you’ll want to use for this recipe.
What is cake spice?
I’ve been cooking for years & years and have never heard of it. Can’t make something if you don’t know the ingredients.
I received a few of your spices for my birthday. Included was the cake spice. I wasn’t sure just exactly what all to use it in and was told to check out your website because you gave recipe ideas. I ran across your recipe for the sweet potatoes. Oh my goodness I’m glad I did. We make baked sweet potato wedges all of the time now.