Make this easy homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice in 5 minutes using 5 ingredients. Loaded with warm fall flavors, it’s a must for fall baking and cooking.
Use it to make Pumpkin Banana Bread, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, or Pumpkin Dump Cake, it will take their taste to another level.
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About This Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix is a simple combination of a few warm spices and it is a must-have ingredient for all the fall and holiday baking.
Although this spice mix can be added to a variety of dishes, it’s called PUMPKIN PIE Spice because it was originally created to add a little flavor and spice to the pumpkin pies.
Made using 5 ingredients, this easy DIY spice mix comes together in just 5 minutes.
Now, you must be wondering why to make it at home, when it is so easily available in the market?
Making this spice mix at home comes with many benefits.
- It is made using the best and quality ingredients.
- There is no added chemicals or preservatives.
- It is much economical.
- You can easily customize it as per your taste. Increase the quanity of the spices you like and reduce the quantity of the ones that you are not too fond of.
This recipe can be easily halved, doubled, or tripled as per your requirement.
It is also a great holiday gifting option. Fill it in glass bottles and stick pretty labels and a great economical DIY food gift is ready in no time.
Ingredients
This aromatic spice mix is a combination of lovely warm spices which scream fall and holiday baking. It has ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and allspice powder, that’s it!
Ground Black Pepper and Ground Green Cardamom can also be added to it for added flavor.
The ingredients in this pumpkin spice mix can be easily customized. Add more ginger and clove for a sharper, robust flavor, or add more cinnamon for a softer flavor.
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
Add 3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 3 teaspoons of ground nutmeg, 3 teaspoons of ground ginger, 2 teaspoons of ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon allspice powder into a small mixing bowl.
Mix them well using a spoon. Transfer the mix to a glass jar and use as required.
Usage Ideas
This strong, spicy, and aromatic spice mix is traditionally used to flavor the delectable pumpkin pies. But you can use it to flavor up other dishes too.
I like to sprinkle it on the top of my fall drinks, it adds a deliciously spicy and cinnamony flavor to them. Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Martini, Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Juice are some of my fav drinks where I use this mix.
Use it to make my Pumpkin Spice Granola and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie and enjoy for breakfast.
It elevates the taste of desserts like Pumpkin Fluff, Pumpkin Dump Cake, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Pumpkin Banana Bread, Pumpkin Banana Muffins.
You can also sprinkle it on pancakes, waffles, fresh toast, or homemade bread for your weekend breakfast.
You can also use this spice to make spiced nuts and snack on them whenever you are hungry.
Storage Suggestions
This spice mix will keep good for 6 months in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. To increase its shelf life even more (up to a year), refrigerate it.
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground clove
- 1 teaspoon all spice powder
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and mix well using a spoon.
- Transfer the mix into a glass jar.
- Store in a dry place for up to 6 months or refrigerate for up to a year.
- Use as required.
