Pumpkin pie spice is used in many autumn treats but what do you do when you have any in your pantry for baking? Don't worry--it takes just 4 ingredients to make your own!
It's perfect for adding to make a homemade pumpkin spice latte without a trip to Starbucks. Enjoy making your own spices? Try our recipe for mixed spice!
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Ingredients
Curious what seasonings go into this recipe? Go to your pantry and see if you have these ones ready to go.
- Cinnamon: This is the dominant flavor in the blend. Use a good quality cinnamon, such as Saigon, for a really great flavor.
- Ginger: This adds a little bit of punch to the mixture.
- Nutmeg: It adds a subtle flavor to balance out the ginger and cinnamon.
- Cloves: This adds a spicy richness and depth of flavor.
How to Make
Measure out all four spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Pour the spices into a bowl.
- Stir them together until well blended.
Recipe FAQs
Anywhere from ½ to 2 teaspoons is a good amount. Most people use 1 ¾ teaspoons of it in their pies.
A popular way to use it in the U.S. is in coffee. Hello, Pumpkin Spice Latte! Check out our recipe here: PSL.
Some other ideas on how to use this recipe are: sprinkle it in a browned butter sauce then pour on pasta for a quick dinner. Use it on roasted sweet potatoes, squash and carrots. Another savory idea is to sprinkle it on your roasted nuts or on your popcorn for movie night.
Some sweet foods you could use this in are: whipped cream, just add it in before whipping the cream. How about Saturday morning pancakes? Other breakfast foods like granola, applesauce, smoothies and scones would all have a touch of fall if this was sprinkled in there.
No, you can't. While allspice contains hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in its flavor and aroma, allspice actually comes from a berry and doesn't taste the same as the fall-flavored seasoning.
Yes, they are the same. Pumpkin pie spice is the blend of spices, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, that are most commonly used to make pumpkin pie. This name is sometimes shortened to pumpkin spice.
Expert Tips
- Use the freshest spices you can. Old, stale spices won't have very much flavor, making this homemade version too 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 extra in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, like a pantry or cupboard.
Let's mix up this homemade fall seasoning recipe and enjoy its autumn fragrance and flavor. In our opinion, you can never have too much this taste of fall!
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Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 8 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
Equipment
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 when making this blend. For optimal flavor, freshly grate the nutmeg with a microplane grater and grind allspice berries with a mortar and pestle.
- Store the jar in a cool, dry place, and use within 3 months for best taste.
- 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.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on October 3, 2017 and was updated on August 5, 2022.
Alex
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!
Emma
Pumpkin spice makes everything nice!
Beth
I love eating pumpkin pie spice on applesauce. It adds such fallish flavor to anything.
Emma
Can't go wrong with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice!