This pumpkin pie spice recipe is a delicious addition to your spice cabinet or coffee bar! Whether you're craving pumpkin muffins or a pumpkin spice latte, this spice blend is ready for the task!
'Tis the season for pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Having this recipe on hand to make pumpkin pie spice sure comes in handy as you do your seasonal grocery shopping. I like to buy all the different autumnal spices so I can enjoy fall baking! Making it myself from all these wonderful spices helps to keep the cost down as it's one less jar to buy!
While you're at it, make some apple pie spice mix too! Taking the time to make both now while you have all those spices out on the counter already will save you time whenever you're ready to bake!
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Why you'll love this recipe!
- Versatile ingredients - Making your own blend means you get to customize the flavor! Experiment by adding a little extra of what you like or a little less of what you don't!
- Nothing added - No need to check the label for anything funky that may be added! Making it yourself means you know exactly what's in your spice blend. I use organic ingredients in mine.
- Adding to the collection - My spice cabinet is constantly being added to! It truly looks more like a collection than kitchen items. I like to buy all the individual spices to make my own pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice blends as well as to have all the spices on hand for other baking endeavors. This ensures I have all of these spices and can save a buck by not buying blends on top of all those seasonal spice favorites!
What is pumpkin pie spice made of?
The spices for pumpkin spice are exactly what you would expect! While pumpkin spice doesn't actually use pumpkin in it, these spices create that familiar fall flavor we all know and love!
Check your cabinet before shopping! You might have some of these pumpkin spice spices on hand already!
What can I use pumpkin pie spice for?
- Baking - Use your DIY pumpkin pie spice in everything from pies to baked oatmeal!
- Warm beverages - Use this pumpkin pie spice in your coffee tomorrow morning! Turn any hot chocolate or tea into an autumnal treat! I also use this in my homemade pumpkin cider to give the flavor a boost!
- Garnish - Sprinkle some on top of whipped cream to make it extra lovely! This works beautifully on your holiday pies and even on your next mug of hot buttered cider! (Whipped cream on top is a must!)
Want to try your hand at another diy ingredient? Make some vanilla sugar to try in your coffee, in your baked goods, or sprinkled on top of your muffins before baking!
Tools
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Measure out your spices into a small bowl.
2. Mix with a whisk or fork until well combined and there are no clumps.
3. Use a funnel to transfer your apple pie spice mix into a labeled air-tight container.
Notes
- Adjust measurements to your preference! Making it yourself allows you to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Use an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible.
- Label your container with the name and date.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Measure out your spices into a small bowl.
- Mix with a whisk or fork until well combined and there are no clumps.
- Use a funnel to transfer your apple pie spice mix into a labeled air-tight container.
Notes
- Adjust measurements to your preference! Making it yourself allows you to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Use an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible.
- Label your container with the name and date.
Mariana
Georgia,
Enjoy! Happy fall baking!
-Mariana
Georgia
So excited to make my own spice mix this season! Thank you for the step by step directions.