Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
Learn how to make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend for all of your fall baking needs! I’ve included details for a small batch pumpkin pie spice for those moments you are in a pinch and need seasoning for muffins, pies, and cookies.
Jamie’s Recipe Summary- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
- Taste: Nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice blend together to give the sweetness of fall flavor.
- Texture: Blends into any recipe.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Skill level: Beginner friendly.
- Tools needed: A small bowl for mixing, glass jar for storing
- Why is this recipe the best? Quick and easy- This simple pumpkin spice blend is the perfect seasoning for all your fall baking. Keep a jarful at hand or make up a small batch to use for one recipe.
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I was whipping up a batch of my delicious sourdough pumpkin scones when I noticed my pumpkin spice was running low. I quickly realized, however, that I had all the ingredients to throw together my own small batch pumpkin pie spice recipe.
This easy recipe will save you a trip to the grocery store when baking fall goodies like pumpkin streusel muffins or pumpkin spice whipped cream. This small batch pumpkin spice is simple to make and stores as well in an airtight container.
This recipe is great for sourdough pumpkin muffins with crumb topping and sourdough discard pumpkin bars.
Ingredient Highlights
See the full recipe card for all of the ingredients + amounts.
- Cinnamon- this is the “main” ingredient in pumpkin spice mix.
- Black pepper- a pinch of black pepper adds the spice to pumpkin spice.
- Nutmeg-adds dimension and warmth to the mix.
Jamie’s Recipe Tips
- Check the expiration dates on individual spices before mixing the spices together. To get the most out of your custom blend you will want to use fresh spices.
- This homemade spice also makes a perfect holiday gift. Add a cute gift tag and fill the jar your DIY pumpkin spice blend for an aromatic, helpful seasonal gift!
- Different brands of spices can have varying potency. For best results use high quality spices.
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How To Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk well with a fork or small whisk, making sure all clumps are broken up.
Step 2: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 years. Make sure to store in a cool, dry place for best results.
Small Batch Blend For One Recipe
If you only need to make pumpkin spice for one recipe, use the following formula: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Uses
You can use this seasonal blend in any recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice, like my easy pumpkin scones with maple glaze, sourdough pumpkin bars, or pumpkin streusel muffins. Simply substitute the same amount of your custom homemade blend for the amount that is called for in the recipe, in a one-to-one ratio!
Here are some cute spice jars that would work well for storage.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Faq’s
Make your own pumpkin pie spice substitute by mixing together 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp cloves, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Ground cinnamon is the main ingredient in pumpkin spice and most closely tastes like pumpkin spice.
You can make a similar spice blend to pumpkin spice without cinnamon by increasing the amounts of ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
Yes, you can make homemade pumpkin pie spice without cloves- just leave them out of your recipe.
You can make a quick and easy homemade pumpkin pie spice mix by whisking together cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
More Cozy Fall Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite recipes that use pumpkin pie spice:
- Pumpkin streusel muffins
- Sourdough pumpkin muffins with streusel topping
- Pumpkin chocolate chip bread
- Sourdough pumpkin bread
- Sourdough pumpkin scones
You can also add this blend to pumpkin spice lattes, hot chocolate, and tea!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 jar with lid for storage
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1.5 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp black pepper optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the spices with a fork or small whisk until all clumps are removed and spices are blended.3 tbsp ground cinnamon , 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground allspice , 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 1.5 tsp ground cloves, 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Black pepper is optional but adds that kick of flavor to pumpkin spice.
- To get the most out of your blend, use fresh spices.
- To make a small batch blend for one recipe, use the following amounts: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and a dash of black pepper.
We were out of pumpkin spice and this worked perfectly thank you!