In just minutes, you can create a Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice using 5 ingredients you already have in your pantry. This spice blend is perfect for adding a touch of fall magic to your drinks, baked goods, oatmeal, and more.
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
It's that time of year again—time to bake all things pumpkin! I was ready to bring cozy fall vibes to my kitchen with some pumpkin spice scones and a pumpkin cream cold brew.
I got everything ready only to realize my pumpkin spice jar was empty. No worries! Did you know you can make blends with common spices from your pantry in just a few minutes?
The awesome thing about it is that it usually costs less than grabbing a bottle from the grocery store. Plus, you can tweak it to make it just as you want!
There's just something magical about homemade pumpkin pie spice. This blend of warm spices makes everything taste better—from your morning oatmeal to a traditional pumpkin pie recipe.
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
- Cost-Effective: Making your mix with pantry staples saves money compared to buying a store-bought blend.
- No Fillers or Preservatives: Store-bought spice blends usually contain chemical sulfites to prevent the colors from fading and prolong their shelf life. But when you use pure spices, you won't find any of those additives.
- Versatile to Use: Add it to more than just pie—think coffee, oatmeal, pancakes, and even savory dishes!
- Easy to Make in Minutes: You probably already have all the individual spices in your pantry.
- Makes a Great Gift: Packaged in a cute jar, it's an affordable and thoughtful gift idea for fall baking!
Key Ingredients
This simple recipe lets you make a blend using spices from your pantry in under 5 minutes. So grab those spices and get ready to sprinkle a little fall flavor on everything!
- Allspice is ground from allspice berries. It has a sweet, warm smell and a very slight pepper flavor.
- Cloves are ground from the dried bud of a clove tree flower. They have an intense, warm, and slightly bitter flavor and smell.
- Ginger comes from dried ginger root. It has a sweet, spicy, and pepper flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon comes from cinnamon tree bark. It has a sweet yet slightly spicy smell and flavor. For a better flavor, use a higher-quality cinnamon like Ceylon or Saigon.
- Nutmeg is ground from the seed of the nutmeg tree. It has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor.
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
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This homemade spice blend is easy to make and adds a warm flavor to everything. It's the perfect substitute for other spice blends this fall season!
- Add the different spices to a small bowl.
- Use a spoon or small whisk to stir until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Spoon the spice mix into a mason jar or bag with a tight seal.
Storage Recommendations
The easiest way to keep your spice mix fresh is to store it in an airtight container for up to a year. If exposed to air, it can lose its flavor pretty fast.
It's best to keep the container at room temperature, in a cool, dark place, away from air, light, and moisture.
Tips and Tricks
- Use fresh spices: Since spices lose their potency over time, check their expiration dates. For the best flavor, buy new jars. Your spice mix won't pack as much punch if the spices are old.
- Adjust to your taste: The best part about DIY is that you can play around with the amounts to create your dream blend.
- Proper storage: Keep your pumpkin pie spice fresh in a tightly sealed container. Tie an orange ribbon around the jar to add a cute fall flair to your kitchen!
- How to use homemade pumpkin spice: Use 1:1 for recipes with pumpkin pie spice. You can also count the spices in a recipe and replace them with an equal amount of PPS.
- Make a smaller quantity: This recipe makes 8 tablespoons. You can cut it in half if you don't plan on making many pumpkin desserts this fall.
FAQs
Pumpkin pie spice is a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Despite its name, the spice does not contain pumpkin. It received its name because it is commonly used in pumpkin pie.
A homemade pumpkin pie spice blend has a better flavor and tastes fresher than store-bought stuff because it doesn't contain preservatives or fillers.
If you don't have the required spice, feel free to substitute another one that you have on hand.
Recipes with Pumpkin Spice
Once you make this homemade recipe, you will find many different ways to use it. It adds warmth to anything you sprinkle it on.
- Pumpkin Pecan Bread
- Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cake
- Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
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Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
In just minutes, you can create a Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice using 5 ingredients you already have in your pantry. This spice blend is perfect for adding a touch of fall magic to your drinks, baked goods, oatmeal, and more.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ginger
- 4 teaspoons nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cloves
- 2 teaspoons allspice
Instructions
- Add all the spices to a small bowl.
- Use a spoon or small whisk to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Spoon into an airtight container.
Notes
- Use fresh spices: Since spices lose their potency over time, check their expiration dates. For the best flavor, buy new jars. Your spice mix won't pack as much punch if the spices are old.
- Adjust to your taste: The best part about DIY is that you can play around with the amounts to create your dream blend.
- Proper storage: Keep your pumpkin pie spice fresh in a tightly sealed container. Tie an orange ribbon around the jar to add a cute fall flair to your kitchen!
- How to use homemade pumpkin spice: Use 1:1 for recipes with pumpkin pie spice. You can also count the spices in a recipe and replace them with an equal amount of PPS.
- Make a smaller quantity: This recipe makes 8 tablespoons. You can cut it in half if you don't plan on making many pumpkin desserts this fall.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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