I added more spices than the recipe called for (I always find that there's not enough spice in these recipes. Why 3/4 tsp cinnamon?! Just do the whole teaspoon!) Added about 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp cloves, extra nutmeg, about 1/4 tsp allspice, used brown sugar for 1/2 of the sugar and the topping. Came out great.