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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipes » Fall Recipes

    How to Make Pumpkin Spice

    Published: Nov 19, 2023 · Modified: Feb 13, 2024 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain paid links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Learn How to Make Pumpkin Spice by simply mixing a balanced blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Use this spice mix to add a warm fall aroma to pies, lattes, muffins, and more!

    Homemade pumpkin spice made with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice to use for pumpkin pies, desserts, drinks, and more.

    We love to make our own pumpkin pie spice instead of spending money on store-bought. Our simple recipe comes from Kat's great grandmother and makes just the right amount for the holiday season. Besides, pumpkin pie, we love to add pumpkin pie spice to pumpkin banana muffins, iced pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin scones, tiramisu trifles, fall sangria, and more.

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    • What is Pumpkin Spice?
    • About Homemade Pumpkin Spice
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions/Variations
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • Top Tips
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
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    What is Pumpkin Spice?

    Pumpkin spice is a warm combination of spices that tastes like fall. The spices can vary slightly, but typically include cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

    About Homemade Pumpkin Spice

    • Taste - Our homemade spice blend is sweet, warm, and cozy.
    • Texture - The ingredients are ground and light.
    • Effort - Just whisk the ingredients together then use it or store it for later.
    • Time - It takes just 2 minutes to mix.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for pumpkin spice mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves.
    • Cinnamon - Cinnamon has a woodsy warmth.
    • Ground ginger - Ginger provides a pungent spice.
    • Nutmeg - Nutmeg has a nutty sweetness.
    • Cloves - Cloves are warm, spicy, and pungent.
    • Allspice - Allspice provides a subtle unique earthiness.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions/Variations

    • Cardamom - Add cardamom to create the signature chai spice flavor.
    • Freshly ground black pepper - Pepper adds a nice little spice.

    Instructions

    Whisk cinnamon, nutmeg, all-spice, ginger, and cloves in a bowl to make pumpkin spice mix.

    Add spices to a bowl and whisk or stir until combined. Use or store in an airtight container.

    Pro tip - Transfer the pumpkin pie spice blend to glass jars and decorate with ribbon or twine for a fun homemade gift.

    Storage

    Store leftover pumpkin spice in an air-tight container at room temperature in a cool place for up to 6 months for best results. After 6 months, the spice mixture will begin to lose its potency.

    Top Tips

    • Taste the pumpkin pie spice before you use it to make sure it has your desired flavor. You can adjust accordingly.
    • Use spices that don't expire soon if you plan on storing the spice mix for a while.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice FAQs

    What is pumpkin spice used in?

    Pumpkin spice can be used in all kinds of food and beverages. The most common use is for pumpkin pie and other baked goods. But it can also be great in any fall flavored foods like pumpkin scones, pumpkin coffee, cookies, or fall sangria. You can also sprinkle it or mix it into breakfasts like oatmeal, yogurt, oat milk pancakes, or Belgian waffles.

    Is pumpkin spice bad for you?

    No, pumpkin spice is not inherently bad for you because it is just made of simple spices. However, the dishes pumpkin pie spice is added to can be unhealthy. If you are adding pumpkin pie spice to a recipe, you can be careful about what other ingredients you include to ensure your recipe is healthy.

    Is pumpkin spice available year round?

    Many stores do not carry pumpkin spice year round. But each individual spice needed to make pumpkin pie spice is available year round.

    What is the difference between pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice?

    While they are similar, apple pie spice tends to emphasize the sweet and unique flavors of the nutmeg and allspice with higher proportions of each.

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    Did You Like This Recipe?

    Love this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star rating in the recipe card below and leave a comment below. Thanks!

    Sign up for THP's newsletter and keep in touch on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube. If you make this easy pumpkin spice recipe, tag #theheirloompantry so we can see your pumpkin pie spice!

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    Homemade pumpkin spice made with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice to use for pumpkin pies, desserts, drinks, and more.
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    How to Make Pumpkin Spice

    Learn How to Make Pumpkin Spice by simply mixing a balanced blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Use this spice mix to add a warm fall aroma to pies, lattes, muffins, and more!
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Total Time2 minutes mins
    Course: seasoning, spices
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 5.5 teaspoon
    Calories: 6kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • 1 Measuring spoons
    • 1 mixing bowl

    Ingredients 

    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
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    Instructions

    • Add spices to a bowl and whisk or stir until combined. Use or store in an airtight container.
      2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground allspice

    Notes

    Storage
    • Store leftover pumpkin spice in an air-tight container at room temperature in a cool place for up to 6 months for best results. After 6 months, the mixture will begin to lose its potency.
    Top Tips
    • Transfer the the pumpkin spice blend to cute glass jars and decorate with ribbon or twine for a fun homemade gift.
    • Taste the pumpkin pie spice before you use it to make sure it has your desired flavor. Then adjust accordingly.
    • Use spices that don't expire soon if you plan on storing the spice mix for a while for later use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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