Name: Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Making your own homemade pumpkin pie spice is a breeze, taking less than 5 minutes to mix together. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a fragrant and flavorful spice blend that is perfect for all your fall baking needs.

Pumpkin spice, also known as pumpkin pie spice, is a blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. This combination of spices evokes the essence of fall, making it a beloved addition to a variety of seasonal dishes and drinks.

You can make pumpkin bread, pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin pecan streusel muffins, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies or pumpkin overnight oats.

If you’re located in America, you can easily find pre-made pumpkin spice at the store, but creating your own blend at home allows you to customise the flavours, and it’s more affordable.

In New Zealand (and many other countries), pumpkin pie spice isn’t popular. It’s not available in the grocery store, so we have to get creative by making our own spice blend.

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Ingredients for Pumpkin Pie Spice

Homemade pumpkin pie spice is quick to make and much more cost-effective. It’s packed with cosy, warming spices for those shorter, chillier days.

Ground Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Allspice
Ground Cloves

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

1. Measure out all the spices in a small bowl.

2. Mix together with a whisk, breaking up any clumps.

3. Once combined, pour the spice mixture into an airtight container like a small spice jar or a mason jar. Place it on your spice shelf for delicious Fall baking.

How to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice

Now that you have a great spice blend, you may be wondering what to make with it. Firstly, it can be substituted in any recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice 1:1. You can make a wide variety of baking, drinks and snacks with this spice blend:

Baking – Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice to pumpkin pie, muffins, cookies, or cakes.
Beverages – Stir a 1/4 teaspoon into your coffee, latte, or hot chocolate.
Breakfast – Add a 1/2 teaspoon to your oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes.
Snacks – Mix it into popcorn, roasted nuts, or homemade trail mix.

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How long will this spice blend last?

Purchase all the spices fresh so that the pumpkin pie spice can be kept in your pantry for 1-2 years. Using older spices may reduce its freshness and longevity.

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