This simple Pumpkin Pie Spice combines cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice to create a comforting blend that can be used in countless ways.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
After saving so much money making my own Apple Pie Spice, I decided it was time for homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice! Why pay up to five dollars for a small jar when you can make it cheaper and in bulk with almost no effort?
If you love the warm spices in pumpkin pie spice, you’ll love making your own. This blend transforms oatmeal, baked goods, or breakfast recipes from ordinary to amazing with just a pinch. Keep reading for plenty of ways to use it!
Pumpkin Pie Spice FAQs
What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?
It’s a tasty mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. It works especially well in recipes with pumpkin.
Is allspice the same as Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Allspice is part of Pumpkin Pie Spice and tastes like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. It’s warm and peppery, so you can use it instead of pumpkin spice if needed. This spice has a richer flavor, but allspice is a good substitute.
How To Use Pumpkin Pie Spice
There are so many ways to use this spice blend! Below are some ideas:
- Add to your morning bowl of oatmeal or overnight oats, pumpkin pancakes, waffles, or French toast, or a morning Pumpkin Protein Shake.
- Use in these Pumpkin Muffins or this Pumpkin Bread.
- Add to this Pumpkin Pie or these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.
- Use in Pumpkin Coffee Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, or any other pumpkin-filled treats.
How To Store
Store your homemade spice blend in an airtight container out of any direct sunlight. I like buying re-usable spice jars (here are my favorite spice containers). Use any small glass jars; like WECK or Mason jars or any small bottle with a lid.
Gifting homemade spices
I’m all about gifting this cute spice blends to friends, family members, or co-workers. Add a homemade label (Download FREE printable labels here) on brown Kraft sticker paper and stick it on the top or side of a small glass jar. Here’s the exact label paper I use, it can be found here.
The free printable also includes a few extra designed labels in case you want to gift a whole basket of spices. Or gift a spice with a few ingredients and a recipe to make a fun pumpkin treat.
You can print the labels on paper, cut them out, and attach them with glue or double-sided tape. Or, if you prefer, you can use label stickers. Grab some jars or spice containers, tie on some twine, and gift away!
Quick Tip
To get just two teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice: Combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and a 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
More Homemade Spice Blends:
- Everything Bagel Seasoningwith poppy seeds
- Taco Seasoning our go-to for so many Mexican favorites!
- Fajita Seasoning goes great on chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.!
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Equipment
- Container for holding spice blend
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or grate fresh
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together. Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is a great spice mix and super simple to make! I finally found a use for one of those glass spice containers I always save and hoard.
I’m so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Briana!
Question from beginner “kitchen artist” – HOW MUCH goes in one bowl of oatmeal, or in one large sweet potato?
I’d start with 1/2 up to 1 teaspoon 🙂
Yay! I love making my own spices. Then I know exactly what is in them and don’t have to worry about it.
Exactly! 🙂
Pumpkin Pie spice is life, I never thought of making it from scratch – so smart!!
Thanks Andie!
Such a delicious homemade spice! I had no idea you could make it yourself!