DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice

Far better than any store-bought option, this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe combines four pantry staple ingredients for the perfect blend. Adjust the quantities to taste, and keep it on hand to add warm flavor to all your recipes! 

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Pumpkin Spice 

Who doesn’t love a little pumpkin spice? We eagerly wait for its return all year and start our fall baking right as soon as the weather starts to get a little cold. 

There’s just something about the sweet pumpkin flavor and a subtle touch of warmth from teh spice that always hits the spot. However, store-bought options can be pricey, are sometimes full of not-so-great ingredients, and they don’t give you any control over the flavor. 

So, we make our own instead! Our recipe calls for just a few simple spices we always have in the pantry and stores super well. So, you really can’t go wrong! 

Adjust the ratios to taste, and use it in all your pumpkin recipes all season long. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details! 

• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Cloves

Note: If you’re looking for a pumpkin pie spice substitute, feel free to use cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves.

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

1. Add all the ingredients to a mason jar (a small bowl will also work). 
2. Tighten the lid, and shake to combine. Or, use a whisk or fork to mix. 
3. That’s it. You’re done! Use your pumpkin pie spice blend right away, or store it for later. 

Storage

Store your spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to one year. You’ll know it’s time for a new batch when the color fades and your pumpkin spice no longer has a strong aroma. We’ve never had it last nearly that long, though! 

Ways to Use This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

There are so many ways to use this recipe! Add it to coffees and pumpkin spice lattes, oatmeal, and baked goods like French toast, pancakes, muffins, cobblers, crisps…the list goes on. 

If you’re looking for ideas, some of our favorite recipes include: 

• Pumpkin Protein Cake
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
• Baked Pumpkin Donuts
• Easy Pumpkin Pie Crisp
• Pumpkin Bread

Print Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Skip the overpriced store-bought options, and make this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe with just four basic ingredients instead!

Prep Time3 minutes mins

Total Time3 minutes mins

Course: Seasoning Mixes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade pumpkin pie spice, how to make pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin pie spice recipei

Servings: 7 Tablespoons

Calories:

Cost: $2.00

Equipment

• 1 Mason Jar

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3 teaspoons ground cloves

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to a half pint (8 ounce) mason jar. Tighten the lid on the jar and shake until the spices are blended together. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Use a funnel to pour the spice mix into a jar and seal tightly.
  4 Tablespoons cinnamon, 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 4 teaspoons ground ginger, 3 teaspoons ground cloves
• Store the spice mix at room temperature for up to 1 year.

Notes

Ingredient Tip –  If desired, adjust the spices to suit your tastes. We choose to keep the ingredient list as simple as possible and have found adding allspice to be unnecessary in this recipe. However, if you are a fan- add it! Cardamom can also be added.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon

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