Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe is easy to make with 4 simple spices. It is perfect for Fall baking!
Use it as a substitute for expensive store bought spice mix in recipes calling for pumpkin pie spice. Easy and healthy (yes, even spices are full of preservatives).
What Is Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Trust me, I did not grow up in Ukraine eating pumpkin pie spice anything.
As I started iFOODreal and naturally browsing other food blogs, I saw everything pumpkin popping up in late August. And I was like “You want me to add what? What is pumpkin pie spice?”.
As I found out, pumpkin pie spice is a spice that is added to anything made with pumpkin puree. So, I set myself on a grocery trip mission to find one.
What Is Wrong with Store Bought One?
As soon as I read the ingredients label at the store, I knew I need to come up with a substitute. My problem with store bought pumpkin pie spice is not only the price…
And it’s not only about the convenience of making homemade pumpkin pie spice any time you find out you are out. And you feel like baking pumpkin cookies.
My problem is sulphites. A preservative that is added basically to all spices and wine. There is nothing I can do about wine. So, the goal is to reduce consumption of sulphites in everything else haha.
What Is Pumpkin Pie Spice Made of?
4 or 5 simple spices 99% you have on hand right now. Quality spices make the most fragrant pumpkin pie spice mix.
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cloves
If you have allspice, add it as well. If you don’t – don’t sweat it. Done it many times.
How Do You Make Pumpkin Pie Spice?
DIY pumpkin pie spice can’t be more easy.
To make your own, in a small bowl, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Stir very well with a fork or small whisk.
Or add all ingredients to a glass jar with a lid you plan on storing pumpkin pie spice in and shake well.
How to Store Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Store in a cool dry place like pantry or a spice drawer away from direct sunlight.
How Long Does It Last?
This pumpkin pie spice recipe yields about 6 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice. As a rule of thumb, I always use at least 1 tbsp per recipe. This recipe usually lasts me about 1-2 years. I would say 2 years is good.
Healthy Recipes with Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Healthy pumpkin bread
- Healthy pumpkin muffins
- Healthy pumpkin pie
- Healthy pumpkin cookies
- Flourless pumpkin pancakes
- Healthy pumpkin bars
- Healthy pumpkin soup
- Healthy pumpkin brownies
- Healthy pumpkin blondies
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe is easy to make with 4 simple spices. Use it as a substitute for expensive store bought spice mix in recipes calling for pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 tbsp 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: North American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp allspice (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Stir very well with a fork or small whisk.
- Or add all ingredients to glass jar with a lid you plan on storing pumpkin pie spice in and shake well.
Store: Store in a cool dry place like pantry or drawer for up to 2 years.
Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating in the comments.
Smells great. thank you
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Hope tastes great too lol
Delicious and much better than store bought. By making it myself, I know exactly whaat is in it: no sawdust!
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Yuck, sawdust. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kathleen. 🙂 I just can’t get over the preservatives and price!!!
So easy 😊. Thank you!
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You are so welcome, Robin!