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    Home » Recipes » Toppings and Condiments » Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

    Published: October 2, 2021 · Modified: Oct 2, 2021 by John Kanell

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    Made with just five ingredients, you can make homemade this Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe in just minutes. Perfect for anything from cookies to loaves of bread, this homemade spice blend will immediately add a cozy autumn flavor.

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    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

    Ingredients needed to make pumpkin pie spice.

    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

    Set of two photos showing cinnamon then ginger added to a bowl with a fine mesh sieve on top.

    1. Set a sifter over a medium bowl and add the cinnamon to it.

    2. Next, add the ground ginger.

    Set of two photos showing allspice and ground cloves added to the bowl and then nutmeg grated over top.

    3. Next, add the allspice and ground clove.

    4. Grate the nutmeg over the sifter.

    Set of two photos showing the spices going through the sieve and spices transferred to a jar.

    5. Sift all the spices together.

    6. Transfer to an airtight container and store in your pantry.

    A latte with pumpkin pie spice sprinkled over the foam with cinnamon sticks scattered around and a jar of pumpkin pie spice in the background.

    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.

    A jar of pumpkin pie spice with a long spoon inside of it. Sticks of cinnamon scattered around.

    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:

    • Pumpkin Butter
    • Pumpkin Waffles
    • Pumpkin Scones
    • Pumpkin Cupcakes
    • Pumpkin Donuts

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    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!

    A tulip jar with pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon sticks and more spices scattered around the counter.
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    Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

    Perfect for fall, this pumpkin spice comes together quickly and easily with only five ingredients.
    Course condiment
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 5 tablespoons
    Calories 21kcal
    Author John Kanell

    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.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
    *Nutrition Disclaimer
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