The BEST recipe for homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice that you’ll be using all season long! A perfect blend of spices that adds delicious flavor to pies, cakes, cookies, breads, muffins and so much more! Ready to go in just minutes! Try this easy spice recipe in my Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle and Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins– delish!
Pumpkin Pie Spice
As fall baking season approaches, I’ve been busy in my kitchen working on a plethora of apple and pumpkin recipesfor the upcoming baking season, and, if I’m being perfectly honest, enjoying every little bit of the fruits of my labor 🙂
It occurred to me a few weeks back that although I’ve provided you with my homemade apple pie spice recipe, I had yet to give you my super easy pumpkin pie spice recipe. It’s been a lifesaver for me over the years and is just the easiest thing imaginable.
Over the course of the fall baking season, I’ll usually make up 3 or more batches of this pumpkin pie spice recipe. It’s not just for pies people! I use it almost every pumpkin recipe because it adds so much flavor and warmth to the dishes. It’s the perfect substitute for pumpkin pie spice that you buy at the store – but better 😉
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What Is In Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of 5 spices:
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Allspice
Why Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice?
- Because you want to save money! Those little tiny bottles of pumpkin pie spice are NOT cheap. You can make your own for a fraction of the cost and it couldn’t be easier.
- Adjusting the flavor is simple. If you’re not a fan of allspice or cloves, you can reduce or eliminate.
- Whenever you run out, you don’t have to make a trip to the store. Just make another batch!
- It’s a great way to use up those big bottles of spices in your pantry. While I may not use every one of these ingredients a lot, they are exceptional in a spice blend like this one. It’s the perfect use for spices you don’t find yourself using on their own that often.
- I love including a bottle with some homemade pumpkin treats for friends and neighbors. It’s always appreciated and I know they’ll use it.
What Can I Make with Pumpkin Pie Spice
This tasty spice blend is delicious in all sorts of baked goods such as breads, cakes, pies, muffins, cookies – you get the idea! I have about a million recipes that use pumpkin pie spice on my site but let me just share a few of my favorite recipe here:
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter – this easy pumpkin butter is perfect on biscuits, scones or licked off of a spoon!
- Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip – I love this recipe for fall entertaining. A plate full of apples or other fruit, graham crackers and Nilla wafers make the perfect dippers!
- Pumpkin Empanadas – these are basically mini pumpkin pies and they are just as easy as they are tasty!
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Banana Bread – who knew that pumpkin belonged in banana bread?? This recipe is perfect for dessert but also doubles as an amazing breakfast…or snack…or lunch.
- Pumpkin Spice Maple Bacon Waffles – basically, the BEST fall breakfast you can imagine.
- Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins – one of my most popular fall recipes, these muffins are entirely irresistible and super easy to make!
- Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip – another dip that you HAVE to make before fall ends!
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle – a dreamy fall dessert that will have you mesmerized with it’s gorgeous layers.
Okay, I realize that is more than a few so I’m going to stop myself there but make sure to check out all my pumpkin recipes and recipes that call for pumpkin pie spice!
Homemade Spice Mixes
I love making my own spice mixes and seasoning blends because I love knowing exactly what I’m adding to my food. We like to keep these basics on hand:
- Apple Pie Spice
- Cajun Spice Mix
- Steak Seasoning
- Fajita Seasoning
- Old Bay Seasoning
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
An easy recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice that you'll be using all season long! A perfect blend of spices that adds delicoius flavor to pies, cakes, cookies, breads, muffins and so much more! Ready to go in just minutes!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 24
Calories 3kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp allspice
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Potassium: 4mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Originally published September 1, 2018.
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FAQs
To get 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves or nutmeg, whatever you have! If you have two of the above spices, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of whichever two spices you do have.
What is pumpkin pie spice made of? ›
What's In Pumpkin Spice? Pumpkin spice (a.k.a. pumpkin pie spice) is an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Sometimes allspice is included. You can buy the spice blend at the store or use ingredients you already have on hand to make DIY pumpkin spice.
What are the ingredients in McCormick pumpkin spice? ›
McCormick Culinary Pumpkin Pie Spice is a premium blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice delivering a warm brown-spice flavor. Delicious in pumpkin pie and so much more.
What spice is in pumpkin spice often? ›
Popular blends of pumpkin spice include warming flavors that are often found in baking, like ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. While different blends vary in proportions and some other spices may be be included in smaller quantities, those spices tend to be the most popular.
What spice is close to pumpkin spice? ›
For 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, substitute: ¾ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves, or nutmeg (whatever you have!) ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon each of any of the two above.
What tastes similar to pumpkin spice? ›
Chai. Before there was pumpkin spice, there was chai to keep you warm and cozy all autumn long. You might even recognize some of the flavors in chai as they are similar to pumpkin spice with clove, cinnamon, and cardamom.
What main two chemicals gives pumpkin spice its flavor? ›
The major and common ingredient in pumpkin spice lattes include: cinnamic aldehydes for cinnamon, eugenol for clove or allspice, terpenes such as sabinene for nutmeg, and zingiberene for ginger. They may also contain vanillin and cyclotene for the burnt butter or maple notes to round off the flavor.
What's the difference between pumpkin spice and pumpkin pie spice? ›
Pumpkin pie spice is the same as pumpkin spice, just under different labeling. These two are interchangeable and feature the same base ingredients. The ratio of the ingredients may vary slightly from brand to brand.
Is pumpkin spice just allspice? ›
Allspice, while delicious on its own, is not enough to fully get the flavor that you need in pumpkin recipes. Pumpkin pie spice blends allspice with cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg so it has added elements that add much more depth and flavor, creating that pumpkin flavor in desserts that you know and love!
What is the actual flavor of pumpkin spice? ›
What Is Pumpkin Spice? Pumpkin spice, originally known as pumpkin pie spice, is typically made with a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and occasionally allspice. It doesn't actually have any pumpkin flavor in it — however, it is used to flavor a pumpkin pie, which is likely how it got its name.
Scarcity, flavor, and nostalgia equal obsession.
People's obsession with pumpkin spice is an intriguing psychological occurrence. The taste of pumpkin spice may be desirable due to its scarcity, as it's only available during the fall. In addition to flavor and taste, pumpkin spice can also create nostalgia.
What is the big deal about pumpkin spice? ›
Some think it relates way back to our colony days where pumpkins were one of the only crops the settlers could sustain and so, subconsciously, pumpkin reminds us of our roots. Others believe that the seasonal appeal of the pumpkin-flavor is what creates the allure.
What does pumpkin pie spice contain? ›
Pumpkin Pie Spice is just a combination of those yummy “warm” spices that we all reach for in our fall and holiday baking. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and ginger -that's it!
What is a substitute for pumpkin pie spice? ›
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice recipe: you can use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice. If you want 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, use 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice.
How do they get pumpkin spice? ›
Well, you may be surprised that there is no pumpkin in the pumpkin spice flavor. According to Food and Wine, pumpkin spice is the seasoning that can flavor pumpkin pie. This seasoning blend usually consists of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. This spice blend has been around for a very long time.
What can I substitute pie pumpkin with? ›
Butternut, buttercup, honeynut and acorn squashes are all suitable substitutes. Each of these types of squash has a similar texture to pumpkin and some natural sweetness. To substitute these squashes for pumpkin, prepare them as you would pumpkin for fresh pumpkin puree: clean, roast, puree in a food processor.
What can I use if I don't have all spice? ›
Substitutes for Allspice include using a combination of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon as well as similar spice blends such as pumpkin pie spice (with some added pepper to achieve the savory notes of allspice) or apple pie spice.
How do you add flavor without spice? ›
There are many ways to add flavor to a dish without using spices or herbs. Here are a few ideas: Use different cooking methods: Cooking methods like roasting, grilling, or caramelizing can bring out natural flavors in foods, such as the sweetness in caramelized onions or the umami in roasted mushrooms.
Can you use mixed spice instead of pumpkin spice? ›
Our answer. Nigella's Chocolate Fruit Cake (from Feast and on the Nigella website) uses pumpkin pie spice in the US version of the recipe (you may have the US version of the book) and mixed spice in the UK version. They are both a mixture of spices and are interchangeable. So mixed spice is perfect for the cake recipe.
