Name: Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ((see note)); 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: Learn how to make pumpkin pie spice to use in everything from pumpkin pie recipes to pumpkin spice lattes, and more. All you need is a few spices and a few minutes!

How long it takes: 5 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: measuring spoon, small jar
Servings: makes about ¼ cup

Overhead view of homemade pumpkin spice in a jar, with ingredients surrounding it.

Fall In A Jar

Don’t you just love the fall season with rows of gleaming orange pumpkins, brilliantly colorful leaves, azure blue sky, and a crisp tinge in the air? And of course, there’s the food: mulled cider, cinnamon sugar-dusted apple cider doughnuts, and pumpkin everything.

When the days turn cool and crisp, use pumpkin pie spice in all your favorite fall recipes. This homemade spice is featured in everything from my healthy pumpkin bread to pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, homemade pumpkin pie, and more. Keep reading for easy ways to use pumpkin spice! (Mixed spice is another name for pumpkin pie spice and they’re interchangeable in recipes.)

What makes mine special:

Better quality spices. Making your own seasoning mixes is budget-friendly and tastes way better than store-bought. This homemade pumpkin pie spice is easy to customize to your taste, and it’s free of any additives or preservatives.
Easy ingredients. Chances are, you already have what you need in your pantry. Five simple spices and five minutes is all it takes.

Chey Said:

“Absolutely perfect blend!! You saved my baking day! Thank you so much for the recipe.”

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Ingredient Notes

I’ve included some quick notes on the short list of spices you’ll need to make your own pumpkin spice. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card below for the full ingredient amounts and recipe details.

Cinnamon: Sweet and warm, ground cinnamon is the foundation of the blend.
Nutmeg: Store-bought ground nutmeg works fine. But, I promise, once you try freshly grated nutmeg, you’ll never go back! The flavor of pre-ground just can’t compare. Buy whole nutmegs (they look like a hard, round nut in the dry goods section) and use a fine zester or grater to scrape off the amount you need.
Ginger: Another warming spice, ground ginger packs a zesty punch reminiscent of gingersnaps.
Allspice: Despite the name, allspice is just one spice. It’s a dried berry, also called Jamaica pepper, and ground into a fine powder.
Cloves: You may be more used to whole cloves, but you’ll need ground cloves for this pumpkin spice blend. This dark brown spice has a powerful flavor, so use it sparingly. Take a sniff and if you’re not sure about it, start with a half teaspoon and add more to taste.

Handy Tool

I usually use my fine zester to grate nutmeg but there are other nifty little tools available. I’m thinking about buying this cute little nutmeg grater. It’s inexpensive, too!

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

Combine ingredients. Use a measuring spoon to measure out each ground spice into a jar or container, put the lid on, and shake it. You can also stir the spices together in a bowl before transferring the mixed spice to a storage container.

Spices in separate bowls on a light grey background.

The spices for pumpkin pie spice in separate piles in a white bowl.

Recipe Tips

Use fresh spices. There’s no need to buy a bunch of brand-new spices for this recipe, just as long as yours haven’t been sitting in the cupboard for 10 years. If they have, my advice to you is to start fresh. You won’t be sorry!
Double or triple the recipe. If you find that you’re using this spice blend often, it might be a good idea to make a bigger batch of pumpkin pie spice mix. Just keep the ratio the same.
Make it the way you like it. If you’re not fond of a particular ingredient, simply omit it. You can also substitute extra cinnamon, or another warm sweet spice, such as cardamom.

How To Use Pumpkin Pie Spice

I’m sure you’ll find loads of ways to use pumpkin pie spice in all your favorite recipes! Here are a few of my own ideas to get you started.

Pumpkin pie. Of course! Your homemade pumpkin pies just got a whole lot more homemade, right down to the pumpkin pie spice.
Fall baking. There are so many fall desserts and baked goods that call for pumpkin spice! Try pumpkin poke cake or these healthy pumpkin bran muffins.
Snacking. Pumpkin spice candied walnuts are the perfect cozy snack with your pumpkin spice latte! We love this easy pumpkin dip with gingersnaps or graham crackers.
Breakfast. Add a dash of this spice blend to your bowl of oatmeal. A teaspoon or so mixed in with your pancake or waffle mix will taste like fall.
Hot drinks. Skip the lineup at the local coffee house and make your own homemade pumpkin spice lattes, hot apple cider, and more.
Ice cream. Mix pumpkin pie spice into vanilla ice cream or use it to flavor homemade whipped cream.
Savory. Add a sprinkle of warm spice to roasted sweet potatoes and other winter vegetables, like butternut squash.

How to Store

Use an airtight container. I like to recycle old spice jars to put my homemade spice blends in. I write up a quick label and date it before stashing my pumpkin pie spice in the pantry. It’s important to store spices and dried herbs in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, like inside a pantry or cupboard.

This pumpkin pie spice will keep fresh for two to three years if stored properly.

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