Skip the store-bought stuff and make homemade pumpkin spice! You likely have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen.
What's In Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin spice (a.k.a. pumpkin pie spice) is an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Sometimes allspice is included. You can buy the spice blend at the store or use ingredients you already have on hand to make DIY pumpkin spice.
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How to Make Pumpkin Spice
It truly couldn't be simpler to make pumpkin spice at home: Simply mix the ingredients together and you're ready to roll! You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below.
How to Use Pumpkin Spice
When chilly weather starts to set in, you'll find yourself reaching for this homemade pumpkin spice again and again. Of course, you can use it to make classic pumpkin pie — but that's not the only way to put this simple spice blend to good use. Try your hand at one of these cozy fall recipes:
- Pumpkin Crunch Cake
- Pumpkin Spice Soft Sugar Cookies
- Pumpkin Pie Muffins
- Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
- Cinnamon Pumpkin Waffles
Plus, explore our mouthwatering collections of Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipes Full of Cozy Fall Flavor and Pumpkin Spice Muffin Recipes for Delicious Fall Mornings.
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How to Store Pumpkin Spice
Store your homemade pumpkin spice the same way you would any other spice blend: In a small, airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored, pumpkin spice will last up to three years.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"What an easy, awesome recipe," according to eucatastrophe. "Cheaper than buying the [store-bought] stuff, and it works wonderfully. I put this in the Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce from this site and it came out delicious."
"I was so excited for this recipe because it saved me a trip to the store and a few dollars on a spice that I was able to make myself with spices I already had in the pantry," raves Mrs. Brown.
"Worked perfectly in the pumpkin spice coffee cream I made (recipe also on this site)," says Annie. "Thanks for the recipe!"
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
6 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 6 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Sodium 1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 13mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 11mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.