How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
Learn to make a homemade pumpkin pie spice blend from scratch using 5 basic spices found in your pantry. It's quick and easy and can be added to so many different recipes.
Yield: 6 tablespoons
Materials
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1½ tsp ground allspice
- 1½ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Measure each spice and place it in a small bowl.
- Blend the spices mix with a small whisk or spoon. The ginger can clump, so be sure to mix well to rid any clumps.
- Pour the mixed spices into a spice jar or a small jar. A small funnel can make this step easier.
- Label and store the jar of pumpkin pie spice at room temperature in your spice cabinet. This spice blend will last in a tightly sealed container until the individual spices expiration dates, typically 1-2 years.
Notes
- You can use homemade pumpkin pie spice blend as a 1:1 substitution in place of any store-bought pumpkin pie spice blend. If a recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, you can total the amount you need and use this pumpkin pie spice instead.
