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Home » Spice Blends

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

Published: Sep 25, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2022 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Pumpkin pie spice is the famous flavor in many of autumn treats, most notably the pumpkin spice latte.  But what if you're making pumpkin pie, and realize you have no pumpkin pie spice in your pantry?  Don't worry--it takes just 4 ingredients to make your own!

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Ingredients

Pumpkin pie spice usually contains cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, with cinnamon being the dominant flavor.  Sometimes, ground cloves are also added.

Questions

How much pumpkin pie spice do you put in pumpkin pie?

Anywhere from ½ to 2 teaspoons is a good amount. Most people use 1 ¾ teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in their pumpkin pies.

What are some ways to use pumpkin pie spice?

Browned Butter Sauce (pour on pasta for a quick dinner)
Roasted Veggies (sweet potatoes, squash, carrots)
Nuts and Popcorn
Coffee (use it in a homemade PSL or add a couple pinches to regular coffee)
Whipped Cream (add before whipping the cream)
Pancakes
Granola
Applesauce
Smoothies
Cookies, Scones, or Quick Breads

How to Make

Measure out all four spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.

ingredients for pumpkin pie spice

Pour the spices into a bowl.

pouring ground ginger into bowl to make pumpkin pie spice

Stir them together until well blended.

stirring the pumpkin pie spice

Variations

What if you don't have all the ingredients on hand to make this pumpkin pie spice?  Don't worry; here are a few substitutions you can use.

  • Simply use ground cinnamon instead of the pumpkin pie spice.
  • If you have some nutmeg, mix together 2 parts ground cinnamon to 1 part ground nutmeg.

Pro Tips

  • Use the freshest spices you can.  Old, stale spices won't have very much flavor, making your pumpkin pie spice bland.
  • If you have the whole spices, grind them fresh yourself.  Use a microplane grater for the nutmeg and cinnamon, and a mortar and pestle for the allspice.  Grind frozen and dehydrated ginger in a blender or food processor to make your own ground ginger.
  • Store the pumpkin pie spice in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, like a pantry or cupboard.

Let's mix up this pumpkin pie spice recipe and enjoy its autumn fragrance and flavor.  In my opinion, you can never have too much pumpkin pie spice!

Recipes Using Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars: this classic Thanksgiving dessert in slab pie form couldn't be easier to make!
  • How to Make a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte: make a Starbucks-quality PSL with real food ingredients.
  • Easy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving: these fluffy, soft rolls can be made ahead.

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bowl of pumpkin pie spice with spoon

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

This homemade pumpkin pie spice will take your fall desserts to the next level!  This DIY spice blend is super easy to make, and brings a beautiful flavor and aroma to your Thanksgiving desserts.  You might want to give some to your friends as gifts!
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Course: Spices
Cuisine: American
Keyword: diy, homemade, recipe
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 14 ½ teaspoons
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Emma

Ingredients
 

  • 8 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

  • Stir together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice until well mixed.
  • Put in an airtight container and store in a cupboard or pantry.

Notes

  • It's key to use fresh spices for pumpkin pie spice.  For optimal flavor, freshly grate the nutmeg with a microplane grater and grind allspice berries with a mortar and pestle.
  • Store the spice blend in a cool, dry place, and use within 3 months for best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batchCalories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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  1. Alex

    October 26, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    I like the smell of the pumpkin spice! I love it when there's a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top of warm applesauce. This is REALLY good!

    Reply
    • Emma

      October 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      Pumpkin spice makes everything nice!

      Reply
  2. Beth

    October 14, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love eating pumpkin pie spice on applesauce. It adds such fallish flavor to anything.

    Reply
    • Emma

      October 14, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Can't go wrong with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice!

      Reply

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