Pumpkin Spice Recipe

pumpkin spice recipe

Ingredients
  1. 3 Tablespoons (21g) ground cinnamon.
  2. 2 teaspoons (5g) ground ginger.
  3. 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (4g) ground nutmeg.
  4. 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cloves.
  5. 1 teaspoon (2g) ground allspice.
  6. pinch ground black pepper (small pinch, less than 1/8 teaspoon)

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

pumpkin spice recipe

Making your own homemade pumpkin pie spice couldn’t be easier. Learn how to whip it up here with this recipe—all it takes is five minutes and five ingredients.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 5 serving(s)

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Instruction:

  1. Whisk together cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined. Store in a small jar or container.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

pumpkin spice recipe

As soon as we feel the first cool breeze of early fall, we start craving the comforting, warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice. And its made with just 5 spices!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 67 Calories, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Instruction:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

pumpkin spice recipe

To add delicious flavor to your pumpkin pie recipe, try this pumpkin spice. This pumpkin pie spice blend can also be used to make spiced nuts. —Mary Dixon, Catlin, Illinois

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: about 2-1/2 tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts: calories 1 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients:

  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instruction:

Mix all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months., Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice may be used as a substitute for store-bought pumpkin pie spice or to prepare the following recipe: Spiced Nuts.

PUMPKIN SPICE MIX: A professional pastry chef’s recipe for pumpkin pie spice mix!

FAQ

What is pumpkin spice seasoning made of?

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.

What can I substitute for pumpkin spice?

Common Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitution Questions

To get 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves or nutmeg, whatever you have! If you have two of the above spices, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of whichever two spices you do have.

What is the actual flavor of pumpkin spice?

“It’s actually a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves.” Pumpkin flavoring actually harkens back to the pilgrims, Cundiff says. “In the early 1600s, pumpkins were a source of vitamins and minerals and used in a multitude of dishes prepared to help nourish the pilgrims,” Cundiff says.

Does pumpkin spice need allspice?

Allspice, while delicious on its own, is not enough to fully get the flavor that you need in pumpkin recipes. Pumpkin pie spice blends allspice with cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg so it has added elements that add much more depth and flavor, creating that pumpkin flavor in desserts that you know and love!

What does pumpkin spice do to your body?

Pumpkin spice, an autumnal blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves, can be a healthy dose of antioxidants and antimicrobial agents, while pumpkins provide more than decoration and tradition—they are packed with important vitamins and minerals that boost our system.

How much pumpkin pie spice do I use instead of individual spices?

To use pumpkin spice instead of individual spices, add up the volume (likely, teaspoons) of individual spices and use that amount of pumpkin spice. How many teaspoons are in an ounce of pumpkin pie spice? There are 6 teaspoons in 1 ounce of pumpkin pie spice.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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