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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Post updated September 2019

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Pumpkin Pie Spice is a common ingredient in many fall recipes. You can buy it pre-made at the store, but this Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice uses pantry staples!

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I recently read several articles about how the pumpkin spice fad is out of control and coming to an end. Even though I am equally obsessed with pumpkin treats, and will always look forward to enjoying some special pumpkin treats every fall, I do agree that the amount of pumpkin spice things has gotten pretty crazy in the past couple of years.
 
On a recent trip to three different stores, I saw entire end caps or big displays for everything pumpkin spice. From air fresheners, to cookies, to cookie butter, to cereals and chapstick and on, and on, and on!
 
Of course I had to check it all out and I won’t even begin to tell you how many stores I have been to, to look for than darn pumpkin chapstick (4, ok 6).
 
But our world is obsessed with Pumpkin. Pumpkin. Pumpkin Spice!
 
ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon,allspice and cloves on a wooden cutting board
 

I guess what we can learn from this, is the power of advertising. That a big box coffee chain can make a crazy good pumpkin spice coffee drink that everyone loves and we all go nuts!

For years.
 
And then all the other big name brands and us the consumer; Just. Can’t. Stop.
 
Or, won’t stop.
 
I admit, I am just as much part of the problem. Ever since I started this blog I have had pumpkin themed weeks, where I would share a pumpkin recipe every day of the week!
 
Some of these recipes have become tired and true family favorites and some have become even Internet sensations, like my homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe that has, get it, real pumpkin and this homemade pumpkin pie spice, made from real spices, not a thick syrup!
 
ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon,allspice and cloves on a wooden cutting board
 

Yes, that is what I have always been proud of- the fact that all of my recipes in my pumpkin weeks contained actual pumpkin and this homemade pumpkin pie spice substitute, unlike many of the products at the store which only contain artificial pumpkin pie spices.

And there you have it, that is my intro to today’s recipe for… Dun. Dun. Dun…… Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice!
 
Many fall recipes call for this spice blend, including, like I previously mentioned, many of the recipes on this site. Pumpkin pie spice is just a blend of spices found in many pumpkin recipes, like my Turtle Pumpkin Pie recipe, duh (geez I’m feeling a little snippy today!).
 

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

close up shot of homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe in an orange spoon with a jar of the spice blend, whole cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and mini pumpkins in the background

 
While for years, most pumpkin recipes would just have these spices listed with measurements, several years ago a big spice brand decided to capitalize on this and make it easier for us all and package it for us.
 
But you know what? Pumpkin Pie Spice is simply is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves, common ingredients in most spice cabinets. So, today I am sharing with you a quick recipe for the spice blend that you can make yourself and use all fall long!
 
Helpful Baking Tips and Information:
 

How to make pumpkin pie spice:

Pumpkin pie spice is a common ingredient in many fall recipes. You can buy it pre-made at most grocery stores, but chances are you have all the ingredients all ready in your pantry.
 
How to make homemade pumpkin pie spice – Simply stir together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves in a small bowl. Use immediately in your desired recipe or store the homemade pumpkin pie spice in an air tight container for 8-12 months.
 

Can homemade pumpkin pie spice be made without allspice?

Personally, I like the blend of all the spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves, found in the pumpkin pie spice blend. However, I would say the main spices would be cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and either allspice OR cloves. So, if you don’t have allspice, substitute it with equal amounts cloves.
 
Alternatively, if you don’t have any cloves, substitute it with equal amounts allspice. 
 

Recipes using homemade pumpkin pie spice:

 
Are you a pumpkin spice fanatic or are you over all things pumpkin? Share in the comments below!
 
homemade pumpkin pie spice in a small mason jar on a wooden cutting board with some spice in an orange spoon with whole spices and small pumpkins in the background.
 
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close up shot of homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe in an orange spoon with a jar of the spice blend, whole cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and mini pumpkins in the background

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Yield: about 1/4 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

That popular pumpkin spice flavor comes together from a blend on common spice rack staples. Whip up this homemade, all natural spice blend for all your favorite fall recipes in just minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl stir together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves.

    2. Use immediately in your desired recipe or store the homemade pumpkin pie spice in an air tight container for 8-12 months.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dressing/Condiments
 

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