Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice at home and forget the expensive bottles from the store. I like to make my own blend of this classic spice and use it in teas, coffee, and all those pies!

Pumpkin Spice Recipe

What’s the deal with Pumpkin Pie Spice costing $4.47 in the spice aisle at the grocery store? Really?!?!? A bottle of it which has about 2 tablespoons worth of spices in it, costs more than a pumpkin spice latte.

If you are a sucker for pumpkin season like me, you are going to love this blend of spices. I use it in this fluffy pumpkin dip, pumpkin skillet dip, and this pumpkin apple punch.

Making your own spices are easy and you can control what you put in. If you like more ginger, add it in! I prefer less cinnamon so this is perfect for me.

You also don’t have those drying and anti-clumping agents in it like the ones at the store. It’s perfect for sweet and savory dishes. Try all my favorite homemade seasoning mixes and find a new one you might not have in your spice cabinet yet.

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Ingredients Needed

Cinnamon – Use ground cinnamon and not sticks. Saigon Cinnamon is the best blend of cinnamon and I highly recommend using it over ALL the others.

Ginger – Ground ginger is pretty pungent. If you are sensitive to it, I would start with half the amount.

Ground Cloves – This is the one difference between this and apple pie spice.

Nutmeg – Fresh grated is best! But use up what you have in your pantry first.

Allspice – If you don’t have this, add more cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

First: Mix everything together in a small bowl.

Second: Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Use in all your favorite baked goods!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How long does it last?

Store this pie spice in my favorite jars to keep it fresh if you don’t use it all during the season. If stored properly, your pumpkin spice mix will last up to 6 months if you don’t use it all in some awesome recipes.

Uses for Pumpkin Spice

• cookies
• cakes (carrot cake especially)
• pies
• bars (this is my favorite recipe for pumpkin pie but in bar form!)
• banana bread
• sweet potatoes
• fudge
• whipped cream
• pumpkin spice lattes
• french toast
• hot chocolate
• pumpkin bread
• drinks
• popcorn
• brownies
• anything you love these spices with

Can you substitute allspice for pumpkin pie spice?

You can use pumpkin spice in place of allspice in a recipe but I would not recommend using just allspice in a recipe that calls for pumpkin spice. It’s a little on the strong side.

Is it the same as Apple Pie Spice?

The two mixes are basically the same. Apple pie spice doesn’t have cloves in it so it’s perfect for someone who doesn’t care for them as much.

If you like cloves, add a little with the apple pie spice and you are all set.

Follow my Pumpkin Spiced Everything Pinterest Board for more recipes to use your homemade spice mix in!

How much do I use instead of individual spices?

For 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon allspice. You can adjust the amounts in these proportions as needed.

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Enjoy the spicy-sweet flavor of cinnamon and the warm taste of homemade pumpkin spice in all your favorite drinks and dishes to bring a little fall flavor to everything!

{Originally published 9/29/15 – notes updated 8/26/22 to improve reader experience}

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