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Pumpkin Pie Spice

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

This pumpkin pie spice recipe proves that a genuinely impressive fall staple can come together with nothing more than a small bowl, a whisk, and a few pantry jars. This homemade pumpkin pie spice from scratch relies on balanced ratios and a secret pinch of black pepper to avoid the flat, one-note flavor that ruins so many other store-bought blends. Whether sprinkled over toast or mixed into cookies, this easy fall spice blend recipe earns a permanent spot in the regular rotation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Spice
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small funnel
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. The ground ginger can clump, so whisk it very well to rid any clumps.
  2. Pour spice mixture into your desired jar that seals well. A small funnel makes this step a little easier.
  3. This homemade pumpkin pie spice mixture will last in a tightly sealed container until the individual spices’ expiration dates, which is typically 1–2 years. Buy them all at once to ensure equal freshness and store at room temperature in a dry place, like a cupboard, drawer, or pantry.

Recipe Notes

  • Use homemade pumpkin pie spice as a 1:1 substitute for store-bought pumpkin pie spice.
  • If a recipe calls for cinnamon plus other spices in the blend, simply replace the combined amount with the same amount of pumpkin pie spice.
  • Weight measurements are approximate. Use measuring spoons for the most accurate results.