Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Pumpkin pie spice takes less than 5 minutes to make with common pantry spices. This warm spice mix adds an incredible fall flavor to all your autumn cookies, pies, coffee, and breads.
Pumpkin pie spice is one of those blends I reach for as soon as cozy baking season rolls around. It’s made with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves — five warm spices that show up again and again in my favorite fall and winter recipes.
I love having this blend on hand because it makes baking so easy. Instead of measuring out each spice, I can use this pumpkin pie spice anywhere those flavors are called for. One whiff of the mixed spices is enough to make me think of pumpkin pie every single time.
Try sprinkling some of this delicious autumn pie spice on top of a slice of pumpkin pie or using it in pumpkin sugar cookies.
How to use pumpkin pie spice
This spice blend will add a touch of warmth to the recipe you’re making. We often think about using pumpkin pie spice in sweet desserts like pumpkin brownies, pumpkin oatmeal, or classic pumpkin pie. But it’s delicious used in savory recipes, too. Here are a few to try:
- Sprinkled on roasted acorn squash.
- Add a teaspoon to this curried pumpkin soup.
- Replace the cinnamon in this maple roasted butternut squash.
- Use it to top this pumpkin hummus.
- Stir a little into this goat cheese and pumpkin polenta.
Pumpkin pie spice also makes an excellent DIY gift. Simply put it into a nice jar and wrap it in a bow and you have a quick, inexpensive, and thoughtful Christmas or hostess gift.
Recipe FAQs
How much pumpkin pie spice to use?
If you’re using this spice blend instead of individual spices, add up the volume of spices in the recipe and use that amount of pumpkin pie spice. In most recipes, use 1-2 teaspoons.
How long will this spice blend last?
If the spices you used are fresh, then this blend will last for at least 1 year if stored properly.
What’s the best way to store spices?
Spices should be stored in a cool, dark place to ensure that they stay fresh for as long as possible. A pantry is ideal for storing spices.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
- Mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl.4 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- Transfer the spice blend to a jar with a lid and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
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What a great recipe! I love being able to make this spicy blend from scratch, whenever I want to add the incomparable flavor of pumpkin spice to a dish. Thank you for all of the great recipe suggestions for using it, too. Another winner!
Super-versatile mix is full of hearty flavors!