Make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice mix with just 6 spices!
Great for Fall syrups, pumpkin spice lattes, pies, pancakes, cakes and more
The warm and fragrant scent of Pumpkin Pie spice dates back to early America but its exact origin appears to be unknown. Now days it has become a hallmark of Thanksgiving meals and a variety of Fall recipes, because it has a warm comforting flavor and scent.
Through the years pumpkin pie recipes have evolved with the addition of different spices. Making a great Pumpkin Pie has become a Fall holiday tradition and it always requires pumpkin pie spice. It’s really easy to make your own spice blend at home and it guarantees that the mix will be fresh for all your Fall baking.
What is in Pumpkin Pie Spice?
There are just six spices you will need to make this simple spice blend so it’s important that they are all fresh for the best flavor:
- Powdered Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Mace
- Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
How to make Pumpkin Pie Spice:
Simply blend all 6 spices together in a bowl, or just add them to a glass jar, and shake it up. Be sure to shake the jar every time you use it to make sure it’s well blended.
This recipe makes about one ounce of the spice mixture, and a little bit will go a long way.
If you are planning to bake a lot you can easily double or triple this recipe. Most recipes will use 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons.
Be sure to store the mix in a cool dry place, tightly sealed. It will remain fresh for about 6-months.
How long do spices last?
- Ground spices will lose their freshness the quickest and typically last about 6 months once they’ve been opened. The best way to test for freshness with ground spices is to give them a sniff. If the spices don’t have any fragrance it’s time to say goodbye and get some fresh ones!
- Whole spices can last for up to five years, but again make sure they are still fragrant before using
Ideas for using Pumpkin Spice:
The possibilities are endless but here are a few of our favorites:
- Traditional Pumpkin Pie
- Flavorful Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- The all time favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Cookies studded with chocolate chips and an optional pumpkin spice glaze
- Pumpkin Bread or Muffins
- French Toast – sprinkle into the egg batter for a boost of flavor!
- Pumpkin Pancakes – Add 1 teaspoon to our Buttermilk Pancake recipe
- Add to your favorite Carrot Cake batter and icing
- Banana Bread – add 1 teaspoon to our Buttermilk Banana Bread recipe for a warm Fall flavor
- Coffee Cake – try it in our Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake
(When adding to cakes and muffin recipes, just add into the flour mixture)
Making homemade Pumpkin Spice syrup is a super simple way to use this spice mix. The syrup is perfect for Pumpkin Lattes!
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon powdered ginger
- 1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon mace
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar and shake well. Keep in cool dry place for up to 6 months
Notes
- Want it spicier? Add a dash more clove and ginger
- Want a warmer spice blend? Add an extra dash of nutmeg
Katie
Looks like something my family would go crazy for. Can’t wait to try it!
Sue
Love these gorgeous spices, I’m going to stock up on this spice mix for fall baking 🙂
Cate
I love this recipe! Definitely making this in preparation for all the fall goodies, super convenient!
Jessica Formicola
I love making my own spices! This pumpkin pie spice looks amazing, can’t wait to try it!
Sue
Oh, thank you! It’s so nice to be able to mix up your own pumpkin spice rather than having yet another spice jar in the cupboard!