Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
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As an American, I’m spoiled by a spice blend called “Pumpkin Pie Spice”. It goes into just about every fall baked good from as we ramp up to Halloween and then the ultimate American food frenzy, Thanksgiving.
Making Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is also great for those times when you just ran out of the store-bought blend and you’re looking for a substitution. No need, you can just make your own! And I bet you even have all the spices you need already sitting in the pantry!
What Does Pumpkin Pie Spice Contain?
- Pumpkin Pie Spice doesn’t actually contain any pumpkin, but is named for the fact that it’s a popular spice blend to put into Pumpkin Pies.
- The ingredients are simple. It’s basically just a blend of 5 warming spices that in various quantities (see recipe and instructions below) that when combined creates a terrific fall flavor profile, especially for baked goods like my Extra Moist Pumpkin Bread or my Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.
- Ground Cinnamon is the largest quantity and creates the base of flavor
- Ground Cloves is the smallest quantity because it’s the strongest spice.
- Ground Nutmeg add a nice nutty flavor to the blend, and is the most mellow in flavor.
- Ground Ginger Adds a spicy pungent flavor to the blend.
- Ground Allspice is a bit similar to the cloves but not as strong. If you add at least one of them you’ll be on the right track to a flavorful blend.
- Each of these spices have such wonderful, intense flavor that when put together in a blend it has so much more flavor than the pumpkin pie spice found in the grocery store.
- It’s also great on top of Oatmeal or added to Homemade Granola too.
Mixing and Storage Tips
- To avoid any clumps in your spice blend, it’s best to whisk up the spices in a small bowl first.
- Then work the spice mix through a sieve and into a Pyrex pitcher.
- You can then transfer the blend back into an empty Pumpkin Pie Spice bottle, or make a big batch and transfer it into mini mason jars or plain spice bottles and give them as holiday gifts or hostess gifts.
- It makes a cute, inexpensive gift this time of year when paired with your favorite fall recipe that calls for this spice like my Pumpkin Pie Spice Biscotti.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Yield:
2/3 cup
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Pumpkin pie spice is an American spice blend used in pumpkin pie and other fall baked goods. Make your own for a bolder, stronger flavor that's better than store-bought!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground allspice
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cloves
Instructions
- Mix the spices in a small bowl.
- Work the spice blend through a sieve into a Pyrex pitcher.
- Transfer to a jar or other air-tight container.
- It's also great sprinkled on some fall fruit or on top of Oatmeal too. Makes a great snack!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1 teaspoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Hi,
My name is Ashley John, I love your recipe and your videos it looks really good. I have a question is there substitution for nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice mixture because family member allergic to nuts? Would cardamom work? Please let me know
Thanks 4 the recipe Beth..
I have most of these spices, but I never quite got the blend right..
Love it, will be using it a lot..
Love ur channel, Best Wishes from Ireland
Hi Beth!!
First of all i love your videos!! And now that i’v found your blog i love that too!!!
I would love to make pumpkin pie but in Italy, where i live there no such thing as allspice. Can i omit it all together or substitute it with something else?
I hope you can help me! I would like to bake a pumping pie for my american friend here in Italy as a surprise gift to cheer her up cause i know she feels homesick during thanksgiving’s period since we don’t celebrate it here.
Thank you!!
CIAO from Italy!
Oh how nice of you! What a sweet thing to do. She will love that. Yes you can definitely leave the allspice out and it will still be great! Best of luck and so glad you enjoy the videos and blog!
Hi Beth!
I used this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe to make your pumpkin cupcakes recipe for my son’s birthday over the weekend. It worked great and the cupcakes were delicious also; my son loved them(pumpkin is his favorite dessert)! I live in Texas but in the country on a ranch and forgot to buy the premade spice mix; oops, ha! Luckily I keep all the spices on hand! Thanks again for your fun videos and wonderful recipes! I especially love that a lot of your desserts, like the pumpkin cupcakes, only make 12; I usually don’t need 3 dozen of something so yours have become my go to! 🙂
I hope you are having a wonderful fall!
Chelsea B
Awe so glad they were a success! And that you had all the spices handy to make the spice mix! YAY! 🙂