Name: Pumpkin Pie Spice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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This homemade pumpkin pie spice is cozy and comforting, encapsulating all that is this favorite fall flavor. Use it in coffees, ice cream, overnight oats and obviously, pumpkin pie.

Homemade pumpkin pie spice in a glass jar.

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We all know pumpkin flavors reign supreme in the fall – though it seems to get earlier every year. I actually think I saw a pumpkin spice latte on a menu in early August this year. I’m not advocating for that – pumpkin spice should not be embraced the seasons change.

But once that calendar turns – watch out! I’m all about pumpkin flavored coffee, baked goods like pumpkin bread and pumpkin cookies and whipped cream flavored with pumpkin pie spice. I simply cannot get enough of it.

You can use this blend whenever a recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice. With a comforting combination of spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves – the distinct and specific flavor of this spice mix will enhance your favorite recipes all fall.

But the queen of all pumpkin flavored desserts is obviously pumpkin pie. Whether you like a pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake or mini pumpkin pies, there are few Thanksgiving tables that aren’t adorned with this beloved autumnal dessert.

And for good reason – the cozy and comforting flavor that this spice blends adds to desserts is hard to replicate, but easy to love. Make a batch of this and use it as much as you want this fall.

But get your fill now – once spring rolls around, I’m going to insist you put the pumpkin pie spice away until next September!

Recipe Snapshot

TASTE: Cozy and comforting
TEXTURE: Powdery spice
EASE: Couldn’t be easier
TIME: Minutes

What You’ll Need

This homemade pumpkin pie spice requires a handful of dried ground spices you have on hand or can be easily found at the grocery store. Make sure you use dried ground ginger. Freshly grated ginger won’t work here.

Ingredients

Ground cinnamon – I buy this in bulk online
Ground ginger – Adds a bit of zing
Ground allspice – Adds distinct flavor.
Ground cloves – Homey and warming spice.
Ground nutmeg – Comforting and distinct.

Recommended Tools

This recipe requires no special tools beyond a small bowl and either a whisk or a fork.

Spices for pumpkin pie spice on a plate.

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

I love making homemade spice blends. They are so quick and easy to pull together – just a whisk or a shake and they’re all combined and ready to go. Your favorite pumpkin spice latte is just a quick shake of the spice jar away – no car required.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and free of clumps.
Transfer the spice mix to a tightly sealed jar.

Pumpkin pie spice mixed on a plate with a small whisk.

How Much Pumpkin Pie Spice to Use

I use a dash of pumpkin pie spice in my coffee in the fall just to give it a bit of fall flavor. If you are making a recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice, you can use this as a 1:1 substitution for the less flavorful store bought pumpkin pie spice.

Tips For Success

Check the freshness of the ground spices you use. They lose their potency over time.
You can grate your own nutmeg if you have fresh nutmeg. It adds a little extra flavor.

Storage Instructions

Keep this pumpkin pie spice blend in an airtight container (I use empty spice jars or the smallest mason jars) for up to the expiration date on the dried spices you use in this recipe.