Step aside store-bought spice blends and make your own Pumpkin Spice Blend with this DIY recipe! Customize this mix with just the right amounts of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, and use it with all your favorite baked goods.
And if you love making homemade seasonings, try my Homemade House Seasoning Recipe, Easy Burger Seasoning, and my Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning.
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I’ve been making my own pumpkin pie spice for years. What started as a way to save money has become a method for having the best-baked goods and taking my homemade pumpkin spice latte to a new level! Instead of spending extra money on a specialized blend that may not really suit my taste buds, I make my pumpkin spice blend using this easy recipe.
Why You’ll Love This DIY Pumpkin Spice Blend
- Customize It: Like any homemade spice blend, you can totally customize it to your liking. Do you really love ginger? Add more! If you enjoy a bit of savoriness, add a pinch of black pepper.
- Cheaper: Why buy a specific spice blend when you already have all the spices to make it in your cupboard?
- It Lasts A Long Time: This spice blend will last a year. That’s minimal effort for maximum reward!
How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- For the pumpkin pie spices, you’ll need ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
Start With Fresh Spices
For homemade seasoning mixies to have the best flavor, it is essential to start with fresh spices. To check, smell them. They should smell strongly of the spice. With the fresh homemade pumpkin spice blend, you are set up for success with all your fall baking recipes.
Step By Step
- Measure the spices, mix everything in a bowl, and store in an airtight container.
Donya’s Success Tips
- When fall arrives, switch around your spice cabinet. Move all your fall spice favorites to the front (like this blend). Then, you can add them to any seasonal recipes and add a few unexpected sprinkles to new dishes.
- Store pumpkin spice mix and all your seasoning ina dry place.
- Pumpkin spice blend makes a great gift. Make a double or triple batch, put it in pretty jars or tins, attach a label, and share a little love!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store this seasoning mixture in a dry, room-temperature container or jar—a mason jar works great! Be sure to label it with the expiration date.
No, you really just need a bowl, a spoon, and a jar. A funnel helps transfer the mix to the jar, but even a paper, printable one will work.
How To Use Pumpkin Pie Spice
This blend is perfect for making Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake, Pumpkin Cake Squares, and Cinnamon Pumpkin Pound Cake. Add it to cream cheese frosting, Homemade Granola, and yogurt parfaits.
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If you try this DIY Pumpkin Spice Blend Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Place in an airtight container and store until ready to use.***Will keep for up to 1 year.
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