Easy homemade pumpkin pie spice for all your pumpkin recipes. It’s better than the store‑bought blend, and you can easily adjust it to match your taste.
Autumn is all about warm spices, and pumpkin pie spice fills the kitchen with cozy aroma. While pre-mixed blends are convenient, a homemade version tastes fresher and lets you control the balance of flavors.
With four or five ground spices you likely already have in your pantry, you can make a superior pumpkin pie spice mix in minutes. Use it in pies, lattes, cakes, cheesecakes, coffee and more.
Ingredients
Keeping individual spices on hand makes it quick and simple to mix your own blend. Buying the single spices is worth it — the blend only takes a couple of minutes to prepare and will taste better than most store jars.
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom (optional)
- Allspice (optional)
This basic mix is a flexible starting point. Increase or decrease individual spices to suit your preference — for example, add more ginger or cloves for extra warmth and bite, or a touch of cardamom for aromatic depth.
The recipe below yields about 1/4 cup. Make a small batch first, then scale up once you’ve found your perfect blend.
Tips for making the best homemade pumpkin pie spice
- Check the freshness of your spices. If a jar has lost its aroma or smells off, replace it for the best flavor.
- Make small batches so the blend stays vibrant. Whole spices ground fresh will last longest if you have that option.
- Store the finished blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Review your spice collection every six months; discard any jars that no longer smell potent.
Ways to use this pumpkin pie spice
The most obvious use is pumpkin pie, but the blend is excellent in pumpkin spice lattes, coffee, muffins, cakes, cheesecakes, oatmeal, yogurt, and even savory dishes that benefit from warm spice notes.
Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Ingredients
- 4 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom optional
- 1/8 tsp allspice optional
Instructions
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Whisk all ingredients together until evenly combined.
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Makes about 1/4 cup.
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Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
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