Make this iconic Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice to bring warm flavor to fall, the holidays, and more! This handy blend of spices is your new best friend this pumpkin spice season.
Aromatic and comforting, this classic mixture contains ingredients you probably have on hand already. You can even add some cloves for a bolder taste!
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💚 About This Recipe
This fall, never get stuck with a pumpkin spice craving! With this super easy homemade pumpkin spice seasoning, you can have that classic and comforting flavor at your fingertips.
Great to use for pumpkin pie, coffee, baking, and more, this simple blend is made from ingredients you probably have in your pantry already.
I love using this along with my Homemade Apple Pie Spice to conjure all of my favorite fall flavors!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- ginger - provides a slightly spicy and warm flavor.
- nutmeg - nutty and earthy, nutmeg pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this blend.
- cinnamon - nostalgic and distinct, cinnamon is the ideal pairing for everything pumpkin.
- allspice - enhances the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors and adds the slightly bitter taste of cloves.
🔪 Instructions
- Add ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice to a bowl.
- Mix until well combined, then use immediately or store for future use.
❔ FAQs
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, any combination of cinnamon with nutmeg, cloves, ginger, or allspice will work as a substitute. I recommend using about double the amount of cinnamon as whatever other spice(s) you use.
No, these are two ways to refer to the same blend of spices. Not every blend is exactly the same, but most contain cinnamon and other warm spices and flavors.
Allspice is a spice with a unique flavor profile that comes from the dried unripe fruit of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. Despite its name, allspice is not a blend of spices. It has a complex flavor that's often described as a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, with subtle peppery notes.
If you love pumpkin spice, you will definitely want to check out this recipe for making your own pumpkin spice coffee creamer!
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Use fresh, quality ingredients for this spice blend for best results.
- Double this recipe, or even triple it or more!
- Label your spice jar or whatever container you use with the date to keep track of when your spice blend was made.
- Use this blend in the same amounts as instructed in whatever recipe you may need it for.
📌 If you've ever wondered how to make pumpkin spice, this recipe will blow you away with how easy it is! Perfect for all of your fall baking and cooking needs.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon used.
- Other spices can be added for more experimental flavor. Try cardamom, mace, or a bit of black pepper.
- You can also add some cloves in addition to the cloves present in the allspice.
🥫 Storage
Keep your pumpkin spice seasoning in a glass jar or leftover spice jar. A mason jar works well. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness. The spice blend will be best within 3 months or so of making it, but it may last longer. Check for quality before using it past the 3-month mark.
🍴 How to Use this Seasoning
Use your homemade pumpkin spice seasoning to add flavor to this Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Pancakes, a batch of Microwave Pumpkin Fudge, or a soft and tender Pumpkin Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting.
Or try these unique Pumpkin Spice Mousse Cups - so adorable and delicious!
✔️ More Pumpkin Recipes You'll Love
- Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta - This unique and savory take on pumpkin combines the fall ingredient with delicious bacon!
- Pumpkin Truffles - If you're looking for an elegant dessert, make these pumpkin flavored homemade truffles.
- Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese - Combine pumpkin with cheese for a great twist on an easy weeknight meal.
- Pumpkin Pie - This classic fall favorite from Sally's Baking Addiction is a great way to utilize your pumpkin pie spice!
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 3 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 ½ teaspoons ginger
- 2 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoons allspice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small dish and mix well.3 ½ tablespoons cinnamon, 2 ½ teaspoons ginger, 2 ½ teaspoons nutmeg, 1 ½ teaspoons allspice
- Use immediately or store in a sealed jar or dish at room temperature.
Notes
- The amount of cinnamon can be reduced as desired.
- Use quality spices for this recipe in order to get the best outcome. Cheaper spices tend to be lacking in flavor.
- While the basic blend is classic, you can get creative by adding other spices like cardamom, mace, or even a pinch of black pepper for extra complexity.
- You can easily double this recipe, or increase it as much as needed.
- If desired, you can add ½ teaspoon cloves to the mixture for additional depth of flavor.
- Pro-tip: Label your spice blend with the date of creation so you can keep track of its freshness.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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justine says
Worked great inside my banana bread for more of a Fall flavor, thanks for the easy idea.
Kim says
I always use this when I bake during fall! Definitely a must-try for all pumpkin lovers out there
Kristine says
I'm a huge fan of making my own spice blends, so happy to have stumbled across this recipe! It's the perfect balance for pumpkin pie spice. Loved it!
Anjali says
This pumpkin pie spice blend was so flavorful!! I added it to my oatmeal this morning and it was delicious and smelled amazing too!
Jess says
Never buying store-bought again!
Sara Welch says
Such a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for fall! Looking forward to baking with this all season long; delicious!