This homemade pumpkin pie spice is made from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. It’s super easy to make and can be used in a range of different recipes to give that extra delicious, warm and cosy flavour.
This spice blend is commonly found in American supermarkets but can be almost impossible to find in Australia. So what happens when you want to bake all the American fall/Autumn inspired recipes? Make your own of course!
While pumpkin pie spice is commonly used in pumpkin pie of course, it’s a delicious blend of cosy spices that can be used to flavour a range of different baked goods, but especially those that also contain either canned pumpkin or my homemade pumpkin puree.
The ingredients used to make this pumpkin spice are all commonly found, and the best part of making this blend yourself is that you can adjust the quantities based on your flavour preferences. It’s also so much more cost effective than buying a store bought blend.
Use this spice mix to add more complex flavours in place of cinnamon or see the bottom of this post for a bunch of different ideas to use up your homemade pumpkin spice mix!
Key Ingredients
If you’re like me and keep a well stocked spice rack, you may already have these common spices on hand, otherwise they are all pretty commonly found at the supermarket. Make sure your spices are fresh for the longest lasting, best tasting spice blend.
Note all ingredients and their quantities are laid out in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Cloves
Remember, the ratio in the recipe card below is what I like, but this is a flexible recipe meaning you can adjust the quantities based on your tastes. You can also double or triple the recipe depending on the quantity you want to make.
Step-By-Step Instructions
This is hardly even a recipe!
To make this spice blend, measure out your spices into a clean, dry bowl and whisk together really well until it’s all combined.
From here, transfer it to an airtight container until ready to use. I like to use a little funnel for this step of transferring the spice mix from the bowl to the jar just to make it a bit less messy.
Yield: This recipe makes 12 teaspoons of spice mix or just over 3 tablespoons. Note that as I am based in Australia this is based on a 20 ml volume tablespoon which is equivalent to 4 teaspoons. If you’re in America, as you use a 15 ml tablespoon you will need to add an additional 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to get the same ratio and yield.
Storage Instructions
This pumpkin pie spice mixture will last in an airtight container / jar usually for around a year depending on how fresh your spices were to begin with.
Spices can loose their potency over time, so if you’re looking to make a big batch of this blend to keep in the pantry or to give as a gift, make sure to use fresh spices and then the expiry will be that of the individual spices which is around 1-2 years.
Always make sure to store your spices in a dry place such as a pantry or cupboard to ensure maximum freshness.
How to use pumpkin spice
There are so many different recipes that may call for a pumpkin spice blend, but you can also substitute it for any recipe that would typically use cinnamon. Use it in;
- Dairy Free Pumpkin pie
- Pumpkin cupcakes or any pumpkin cakes
- Vegan pumpkin doughnuts
- Vegan pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin spice lattes
- Pancakes or waffles
- Cookies like these vegan pumpkin snickerdoodles
- Oatmeal / porridge / pumpkin pie overnight oats
- Muffins
If you do make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below! And tag any of your creations on Instagram with @eightforestlane as I would love to see.
More homemade spice blends:
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or jar. I like to use a small funnel to make this step easier.
- Store the pumpkin spice mixture in the pantry or a cupboard until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and is calculated using automated online tools, therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We encourage you to make your own calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe.
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