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    Home » Recipes » Spice Blends

    DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

    Published: Oct 8, 2020 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Learn how to make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend. You only need four ingredients to make this super easy recipe! Then you can use it for your favorite fall pumpkin recipes, like pumpkin pie or that next DIY pumpkin spice latte.

    This recipe is reverse-engineered from my Grandma Sisson's pumpkin pie recipe. Her pie always had the most amazing pumpkin spice flavor. I thought, why save that fantastic pumpkin spice flavor for just one pie?

    Now, I make a batch of her pumpkin spice blend and use it in all my favorite pumpkin recipes. I usually make one huge batch for my holiday baking and then have some left over for the rest of the year.

    What You’ll Love About This Recipe

    • I love making pumpkin spice because it is cheaper than buying it in those tiny little jars.
    • You'll always have plenty of pumpkin spice mix on hand. You'll be able to spread the season out all year long if you want to. You won't have to go hunting for that perfect pumpkin spice substitute ever again!
    • There are so many things that are just better with a little sprinkle of pumpkin spice!

    Recipe Notes

    The most important thing about making your own spice blends is getting the highest quality spices you can find. I like to order mine in bulk. I have three favorite spice sources that are all great!

    I'm obsessed with creating my custom spice blends, so I order a lot of spices from these places. Click below for links to retailers:

    • Mountain Rose Herbs
    • Penzey's
    • World Spice Merchants

    What You'll Need

    What is pumpkin spice made of? The secret to pumpkin-flavored goodness is pretty darn easy. There are a lot of different versions on the internet, but I'm in love with this one. It has that classic cinnamon-ginger nutmeg combo that is so comforting on cold days.

    Spices:

    • Ground Cinnamon: I like to use cassia cinnamon. It has a wonderfully sweet and aromatic flavor that is delicious in this spice blend and in hot cocoa. Try adding ½ teaspoon to your morning coffee if you're feeling festive.
    • Ginger Root Powder: Ginger adds spicy zing to all your favorite fall recipes. This is fabulous in apple pie spice, too.
    • Clove Powder: Cloves are warm and aromatic. Whole cloves are used in recipes like mulled wine and cider. Clove powder is used in a wide range of baked goods.
    • Nutmeg Powder: Fresh ground nutmeg is divine. But high-quality nutmeg powder is second best. Nutmeg is another warming spice commonly seen in beverages and fall baking.
    • Allspice Powder (optional): I leave allspice out of this recipe, but nutmeg and allspice is a common spice combination that will work just fine as a pumpkin pie spice substitute if that's what you've got on hand. I leave it up to you if you want to include it in your blend.

    Special Equipment

    There are just a few things that you should have on hand when you start making homemade spice blends regularly.

    • Air-tight spice jars
    • Measuring spoons
    • Small bowl

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    All you need is an air-tight container, a few measuring spoons, and a small bowl. You'll mix the spices and then store them in an airtight container until you are ready to use your homemade pumpkin spice. That way, you'll be ready when the weather starts calling for pumpkin!

    seasoning blend cabinet with magnetic gniess jars
    seasoning blend cabinet with magnetic gniess jars

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    Things you can make with pumpkin pie spice

    • The Best Pumpkin Pie
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    • Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
    • Pumpkin Bread
    • Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Old Fashioned Pumpkin Donut Recipe
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Sauce
    • Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
    • Classic Pumpkin Pie

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    Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (DIY)

    Laura Reigel
    Learn how to make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend. You only need four ingredients to make this super easy recipe! Then you can use if for all of your favorite fall pumpkin recipes, like pumpkin pie or that next pumpkin latte.
    This recipe makes about 1 cup of pumpkin pie spice. I usually make a huge batch for holiday baking and then have some left over for the rest of the year. Feel free to halve the recipe.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Spice Mix
    Cuisine American
    Servings 50 teaspoon servings
    Calories 7 kcal

    Equipment

    • spice jars

    Ingredients
      

    • 7 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 5 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoon ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon ground allspice (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword pumpkin pie spice, Spice Mix
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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