Once fall rolls around, it feels like I’m putting pumpkin pie flavored spice on everything. Whether it’s on a latte or in cookies, it feels like I put it on everything. Since I use it so often whenever fall rolls around, I’ve found it easier to simply make my own. Doing so ensures that my spice blend is fresh, and I can always have some on hand. All you need are five pantry staples, and you can save yourself a trip to the grocery store!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Cinnamon — save the effort of using a grinder to break down cinnamon sticks and use ground cinnamon. Ground cinnamon has a sweet and woody flavor with a slight citrusy note.
Ground ginger — I do not recommend buying fresh ginger to grate as the spice blend won’t be shelf-stable.
Allspice — this tastes like a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg but don’t skip it as it adds a peppery taste to the blend. Ground allspice is not made from a mix of spices but from a dried, unripened fruit called Pimenta Dioica.
Cloves — I use ground cloves. Cloves add a subtle sweetness and warmth to the blend.
Nutmeg — I like grating whole nutmegs instead of using ground nutmeg. Whole nutmegs are more potent and have more flavor to them.
HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
1. Set a sifter over a medium bowl and add the cinnamon to it.
2. Next, add the ground ginger.
3. Next, add the allspice and ground clove.
4. Grate the nutmeg over the sifter.
5. Sift all the spices together.
6. Transfer to an airtight container and store in your pantry.
PRO TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
- Increase the ginger for a more distinct sharp taste.
- Increase the cinnamon for more sweetness.
- The spice blend will only be as fresh as your oldest spice used. While spices don’t expire, they lose their flavor over time.
- You can substitute this homemade spice blend in any recipe that calls for pumpkin spice with a 1:1 ratio.
- Sifting the spices will get rid of the clumps and helps them come together better.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does this homemade spice blend last?
As I mentioned before, spice bends can last indefinitely, but I recommend you use this pumpkin pie flavored spice within the year for maximum freshness.
How do I store this spice blend?
Store homemade pumpkin spice in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. It’s ideal to leave it in a cabinet and not in direct light. While it’s popular to keep spices near the stove, I recommend keeping it further to avoid the heat from the stove drying the spices out.
What else can I add to this?
The ingredients I’ve listed are my go-to for pumpkin spice. However, some welcomed additions are dried orange peel, cardamom, ground black pepper, and anise.
What are some recipes that call for pumpkin spice?
Here are some of my favorite recipes that use pumpkin spice:
If you love this recipe try these out!
If you’ve tried this Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Equipment
- Sifter
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground all-spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Set a sifter over a medium bowl. Add all of the spices and sift into the bowl to remove any clumps.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in your pantry to use wherever pumpkin pie spice is called for in recipes.
Notes
- Increase the ginger for a more distinct sharp taste.
- Increase the cinnamon for more sweetness.
- The spice blend will only be as fresh as your oldest spice used. While spices don’t expire, they lose their flavor over time.
- You can substitute this homemade spice blend in any recipe that calls for pumpkin spice with a 1:1 ratio.
- Sifting the spices will get rid of the clumps and helps them come together better.
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