Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
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Save money by making your own flavorful pumpkin pie spice blend at home with just a handful of cozy spices and the most minimal amount of time. Use it as a 1:1 ratio for any recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice this coming pumpkin season or any time of year.
I love all things pumpkin spice and I’ve been making this easy pumpkin spice blend on repeat this season.
The truth is, I found myself making something pumpkiny and totally ran out of the premade stuff. I Googled a list of what was in pumpkin spice and realized I had everything in the pantry!
And that’s how this recipe was born.
The easy recipe uses common spices and is so quick to make. I also love it because it saves me so much money and trips to the store!
If you love making your own DIY seasonings, then you’re going to love my All Purpose Mexican Spice Blend for your savory needs, and reader favorite Homemade Vanilla Syrup!
Why You’ll Love Making This Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
- This is the perfect blend to use if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand!
- This homemade spice blend is a great way to save money
- You control the ingredients when making your own spice blend
- Homemade spices make a great gift!
The best part of this simple recipe is you can adjust the spice amounts to suit your personal tastes. Maybe you’re a dash more nutmeg, dash less clove kind of person, now you can have it your way.
What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Pumpkin Pie Spice is a blend of spices typically considered warm and cozy. All pumpkin spice blends will have cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Some will have ginger and some will have allspice, and even some black pepper for a little kick. There is no pumpkin in pumpkin pie spice, but it’s made to complement and flavor sweet pumpkin recipes like pies, cheesecake, and cold foams.
Ingredients for Homemade Pumpkin Spice
This recipe calls for a combination of flavorful spices. To make sure you’re getting the best results, make sure your spices are fresh and in-date. You can use pre-ground spices or grind your own fresh, except for the ginger.
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Allspice
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
Step 1
Measure all your spices into a small bowl and mix well with a fork or small whisk to combine. Store in an airtight jar.
Step 2
Use your homemade blend as a 1:1 substitute for any recipes calling for pumpkin spice.
Top Tip: Use fresh spices for the best tasting results. The fresher the ground spices are, the more flavorful your spice mix will be! Most spices will be good for 1-3 years. Whole spices are good for up to 4 years.
More Tips & Tricks for Making this Pumpkin Pie Seasoning Recipe
I’ve been making this recipe for a while now! Follow my tested tips and tricks for the best results.
- When purchasing spices, try to get ones with the farthest best by date from your date of purchase.
- For everything but the ginger, you can grind fresh, whole spices or use fresh pre-ground spices.
- Avoid storing spices near spots that get too hot. That will lessen the shelf life and make the mix clumpy.
- Adjust the individual spices to suit your taste! You can also add a small quantity of your favorite spices like black pepper or a bit of mace.
- You can double or make small batches. If you’re a real pumpkin lover like me, you’ll want to make a big batch of this.
How to Use this Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
I love to use this blend in any recipes that call for pumpkin spice. I have so many delicious pumpkin recipes on the blog right now, but here are some of my favorites:
- Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
- No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins
- Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
How to Store DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Homemade pumpkin pie spice will last for up to a year stored in an airtight container or jar and in a cool, dark place like your spice cupboard or pantry.
Best Pumpkin Pie Spice FAQs
How to use pumpkin pie spice
This recipe can be a 1:1 swap for all recipes calling for pumpkin pie spice. I typically use 2 teaspoons in a pumpkin pie! If you want to use pumpkin pie spice in place of other spices in a recipe (like pumpkin bread or cinnamon rolls), swap the spices with an equal amount of pumpkin pie spice.
If you don’t have allspice, just increase the cinnamon and cloves a dash.
It’s difficult to say who created the first pumpkin spice blend. Variations of pumpkin pie spice have been around for centuries.
The earliest known recipes are a British “mixed spice” recipe that was published in the 1600s and a French “sweet powder spice” or “poudre-douce” recipe from the 1r4th century that is similar to modern pumpkin spice blends. The earliest American recipe for the spice blend was published in 1796
If you just want to use prepared pumpkin spice mix instead of individual spices, follow this simple method. I add up all the spices in the recipe and swap them with pumpkin pie spice.
For instance, my Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe calls for:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves,
Those amounts added together = 2 teaspoons, so I would sub in 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice.
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl and mix until well distributed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a year in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Make sure your ground spices are fresh for best results.
- If you don’t have allspice, just increase the cinnamon and cloves a dash.
