This quick and easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is made with just 5 common spices that you probably keep on hand. It's the perfect warm and cozy blend to use in all of your favorite fall recipes!
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Before you run out to the store and buy a bottle of pumpkin pie spice, learn a lesson from me and take an inventory of your spice cabinet. Because you may already have everything you need to make a batch. It's super easy and takes just a few minutes.
All you need is ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Don't have all of those? Well, I still think it's worth it to get the individual spices because they can be used in lots of other recipes too.
Plus, a major advantage of making your own spice blend is that it's customizable. Not only can you adjust the amount of any ingredient to suit your own personal taste, but you can make as much or as little as you want.
You can use this homemade pumpkin pie spice in any recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice. So when fall approaches and you start thinking about all of those yummy recipes you plan to make, just mix some up, and you're good to go!
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Ingredients & Notes
This photo shows you the 5 basic ground spices you'll need to make homemade pumpkin pie spice; amounts are in the recipe card below.
Note: I use pre-ground spices, with the exception of the nutmeg. I prefer freshly-grated nutmeg because I think it has better flavor (I get whole nutmeg and grate it on a Microplane). But you can definitely use pre-ground nutmeg instead.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
This is a brief overview of the steps. The full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions is in the recipe card below.
Simply place all of the spices in a bowl and mix until well combined, then transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh spices. The quality and freshness of the spices you use will determine the quality and freshness of your pumpkin pie spice. Always use the freshest spices you can so that your spice blend will have the best flavor and last longer.
- Scale the recipe up or down as needed. This recipe makes about 7 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, which is usually enough to get me through the season. But feel free to make a smaller or larger batch depending on how much you plan to use.
- You can customize it. Feel free to adjust the amount of any of the spices to suit your own personal taste.
Storage
Store your homemade pumpkin pie spice in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, spice jar or any container with a tight-fitting lid. Put a date on it so you know when you made it. Keep it in a cool, dry and dark place, and it should last for 6 to 12 months.
As spices get older, they can start to lose their vibrant flavor and aroma. To check your spice mix, give it a smell. It should still be strong. If it smells weak or off in any way, it's time to replace it.
Ways to Use Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
You can use your homemade pumpkin pie spice for anything from pumpkin pie (of course!) to muffins, cakes, cookies, breads, pancakes, waffles, lattes, and so much more. Here are some of my favorites:
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📋Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, I like to use freshly-grated nutmeg, but pre-ground nutmeg is fine
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients is a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container (I use a small mason jar or spice jar), and store it in a cool, dry and dark place.
Notes
- The quality and freshness of your spices will determine the quality and freshness of your pumpkin pie spice and how long it will last, so always start with the freshest spices possible.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of any of the spices to suit your own personal taste.
- Scale the recipe up or down to make as little or as much as you want.
- When stored properly, your pumpkin pie spice should last for 6 to 12 months (unless you use it all sooner!).
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