Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Posted: 10/05/2011
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Once you try homemade pumpkin pie spice, you’ll likely never go back to store-bought! It’s easy to make with spices you already have in your cupboard.
I make my own taco seasoning, so I figured I could easily make my own pumpkin pie spice. (Also see my beef stew seasoning, herbes de provence, and curry seasoning mix!)
Making your own seasoning mixes at home saves money and tastes better. You can customize them to your own taste. Many spice mixes have a lot of added salt or preservatives, neither of which I want in my foods.
Also, if you’re like me, you don’t use spices quickly enough, so making your own blends with what you already have in your pantry assures that all your spices will be used while they are still fresh and tasty.
So toss out your old pumpkin pie spice that’s been sitting in your pantry for 10 years and pull out your cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
You can use this homemade pumpkin pie spice:
- for pumpkin pie (duh)
- for pumpkin cheese cake
- as a topping for sweet potatoes
- sprinkled in your coffee (hello pumpkin spice latte!)
- added to the dry ingredients in pancake or waffle batter
- stirred into your oatmeal
Basically it gives anything the perfect little taste of fall.
Try homemade pumpkin pie spice in these recipes:
I like to recycle spice jars to put my new spice mixture in. I write up a quick label, draw a pumpkin on it because I’m a dork (not to mention a terrible artist), and date it.
Seriously amazing.
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
servings
Make your own pumpkin spice lattes and more! It's easy with homemade pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for fall baking!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (see note)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients in a small jar or airtight container. Makes a little less than 1/4 cup.
Notes
- A note about nutmeg: use store-bought ground nutmeg if you need to but I promise once you try freshly grated, you’re never going back!
- Store at room temperature in pantry or cupboard. Keeps for two to three years if stored properly.
- Can be used for pumpkin pie, of course, but check out the post above for lots more ideas and recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.25teaspoon, Calories: 2kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 4mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 1mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Kara Plantinga says
Yup, this is great. I made it to use in the Pumpkin Bran Muffins, but thinking I might need to use in another pumpkin muffin recipe I have too.
Rachel Gurk says
I’m so glad you like it! It’s such a great thing to have on hand.
kate says
Love it! Especially at the end where you said you drew a pumpkin because you are a dork!
Rachel Gurk says
haha I am a dork!
Julie says
Hi Rachel,
HELP! I am making a recipe that calls for all of the ingredients in pumpkin spice (which I have) seperately. So how do I know how much pumpkin spice to use? It calls for 1 tbls cinnamon, 1/2 tsp, ginger, 1/2 tsp allspice, and 1/4 tsp cloves. Would 1 tbls b too much?
Thank you
Rachel Gurk says
Hmm — what are you making? No nutmeg listed in the recipe? I’d say 1 tablespoon is a pretty safe bet! Maybe even slightly more since the spices listed in the recipe add up to 1T + 1 and 1/4tsp. Taste it before you bake it! :)
Julie says
Thanks. I made pumpkin ginger cupcakes. I used the spices called for an used the pumpkin spice for the allspice. They turned out great!
Thanks for your help. :)
Barb says
Thank you for the pumpkin pie spice ingredients. I have tried to purchase it from local stores, but have been unsuccessful. Now, I will go buy some fresh nutmeg and follow your instructions!
Rachel Gurk says
You’re welcome! I need to refill my supply as well!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
LOVE this so much!!
barbara says
Fab!! can’t wait to make it :) love your Taco mix, and I know I will love this to.
Rachel Gurk says
Aww, thanks! They are two of my favorite recipes.
Ginger says
Hi from a new reader. Where did you get the glass spice jar for your pumpkin spice mix? I have been looking for some. thanks, I use this spice weekly so am glad for the recipe.
Rachel Gurk says
Amazon! I think these are the ones I have.
Sondra says
Love these spice blends so far! If you can figure out how to duplicate “Club House” Country Herb salad ‘n dip mix I would be forever greatful! It’s the only dip my daughter will eat and I’m going broke buying it a packet at a time!
Rachel Gurk says
Never heard of that–I’ll look into it! I have another spice blend coming this week.
Kitty says
Love your recipes!
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks so much, Kitty!
bunny says
I have been sick and am now restricted on salt. I love the taco seasoning recipe you posted on Facebook and I have been cutting and pasting and trying to print it out but I can’t do it. Is there any way you could send it to me? I am so sick of bland food. bunnydiet@aol.com
Sam Brentnall says
Thanks for the recipie, I’ve just made this to go with my homemade pumpkin latte syrup :)
Rachel says
Glad you liked it! I could go for a pumpkin spice latte right now!
BNE says
What a great idea. I am going to make some and give for gifts. Thanks for sharing.