# Pumpkin Pie Spice Must-Have Easy Homemade Blend

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- Published: 2026-10-19T18:12:12-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

Pumpkin pie spice is always a useful thing to have around the house, especially 
in the fall when pumpkin and winter squash are cheat and abundant.  Or if you are
like me and simply like to eat a pumpkin pie or pumpkin custard most any time of
the year.  However, I find making your Pumpkin spice is best because you can adjust
your spice volume to meet your taste and dietary needs.  Ginger something gives 
people trouble with heartburn and I find that orange zest gives the spice blend 
and nice citrus edge which appeals to many.  Here is a basic Pumpkin spice recipe,
but feel free to experiment with it to best accommodate your family’s tastes.  

# Why Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Pumpkin pie spice is an aromatic blend of warm, sweet spices like cinnamon, ginger,
nutmeg, allspice and cloves – the spice blend responsible for giving many classic
fall recipes their signature taste without actually using pumpkin.

Making your own mix is simple and cost-effective; chances are, you already have 
all of the ingredients lying around!

## Customization

Pumpkin pie spice, an amalgamation of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice,
has become the embodiment of fall. It can be added to everything from desserts like
pumpkin cookies and snickerdoodles to beverages such as lattes and smoothies; plus
it costs much less than purchasing premade mixes from stores; you can customize 
its proportions based on personal taste! Making your own seasoning mix at home can
save money as well.

Homemade pumpkin pie spice mix ingredients typically include ground cinnamon, nutmeg,
allspice and cloves; you may also consider including ground ginger. Cloves add an
irresistibly pungent spice that perfectly balances out the sweet notes from ginger
and nutmeg; for an extra zesty punch you could try including ground orange peel 
too.

If you’re unsure whether your spice cabinet contains these spices, they can usually
be found at most grocery stores and big box retailers in the baking aisle. Look 
for labels stating “ground cinnamon” or simply “cinnamon,” while ginger and nutmeg
labels will state either “ground ginger” or “ground nutmeg.” Cinnamon comes in two
forms – Ceylon is milder in taste while cassia provides bolder yet stronger flavor
profiles suitable for baking purposes.

Once all the spices have been blended together, they should be stored in an airtight
and dry area until use or their expiration date (typically one to two years from
purchase date).

Pumpkin pie spice mix can be used in any recipe that calls for it, from pumpkin 
snickerdoodles and Pumpkin Bread/Cake to making delicious coffee beverages and oatmeal
toppings to flavoring apples/bananas with autumn flair! Plus, it makes an adorable
foodie gift: simply wrap it in an attractive little jar for an appealing food-related
present on any holiday.

## Small Quantity

Pumpkin pie spice is an aromatic blend of warm spices that captures the quintessential
autumn flavor. Common recipes typically consist of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and 
cloves for making pumpkin pies; but its wonderful taste also enhances pancakes, 
sweet potatoes, applesauce lattes and hot chocolate beverages!

Create the ideal spice mix by customizing each component to meet your own personal
tastes by mixing in whole spices instead of ground powder, for more intense aromas
in baked goods and to try different combinations to find out which works best.

Homemade pumpkin pie spice is easy and takes far less time than driving to a grocery
store and purchasing pre-mixed jars of this seasonal spice mix. Plus, making your
own saves both money and time; plus you can scale it up as needed this autumn if
baking becomes your focus! Our recipe calls for five everyday household spices –
most likely already present in your pantry!

Utilize this DIY recipe to ensure that all of your pantry staples are ready and 
fresh for fall baking! Give each ingredient a sniff; if their aroma remains, that
indicates freshness; otherwise it might be time for something different! If they
fail the test, create new batches!

This pumpkin pie spice recipe is quick and simple to create using just five common
household spices. Feel free to increase or decrease the recipe according to your
needs; airtight jars can keep it for several months!

No matter your baking skills or experience level, this Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix will
become an indispensable ingredient for all of your autumn desserts and beverages.
Sprinkle some on whipped cream, iced coffee or hot chocolate as an elegant topping
while simultaneously elevating their taste and aroma – it even makes an adorable
gift idea! A jar can make an excellent present!

## Save Money

Assuming you bake often in the fall, purchasing pumpkin pie spice at the store could
quickly rack up costs. By creating your own spice blend at home it becomes quick,
easy, and more cost effective than purchasing it pre-mixed from an establishment.

Simply combine five pantry-friendly spices that you probably already have in your
kitchen to create homemade pumpkin pie spice! A single batch can last you throughout
autumn months and costs significantly less than buying pre-mixed seasoning from 
the store!

Keep your pumpkin pie spice blend stored in an airtight container that allows for
long term storage, such as a glass canning jar with lid or any other suitable vessel.
Stored correctly at room temperature it should last many months without spoilage.

Pumpkin pie spice recipes vary, but most typically feature cinnamon, nutmeg and 
cloves with optional allspice and mace for more complex flavors. Crafting your own
recipe allows you to customize it exactly how you’d like by increasing certain spices
or decreasing others – plus customize it even further for pumpkin cookies or pumpkin
snickerdoodles!

Homemade pumpkin pie spice allows you to adjust its flavors according to your personal
tastes and enjoy a fresher blend. This can be especially helpful when used in other
recipes like gingerbread or apple pie.

Many may be intimidated by the thought of making their own Pumpkin Pie Spice, but
it is actually extremely straightforward and straightforward! If you need extra 
convincing to give it a go, there are tons of other pumpkin-inspired recipes you
could try instead! Once you master making Pumpkin Pie Spice yourself, you will wonder
why ever bought it from stores instead! This easy DIY will become an indispensable
staple in your kitchen!

## Expiration Date

Pumpkin pie spice is composed of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and
cloves that combine perfectly in fall recipes ranging from desserts and breads to
soup, stews and roasts. Pumpkin pie spice also makes an exquisite beverage choice,
adding delicious notes to coffee, tea, milkshakes/smoothies/smoothies/ice cream 
alike! Premade blends may be expensive when purchased from stores – creating your
own at home will save money and be just as easy! Whisking spices in a bowl!

The recipe listed below requires these ingredients:

These spices should already be present in your pantry. This homemade mixture can
be added to pumpkin pie or any other autumn recipes calling for warming spice combinations,
like stew. Make up large batches to store in a jar in the kitchen, or smaller portions
and store them individually in bags for future use.

Make homemade pumpkin pie spice in less than five minutes for effortless baking 
this autumn season, saving both time and money with no trips to the store required!
Making your own ensures fresh spices with optimal flavor; when stored properly it
could last up to six months!

The Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe below can be tailored to your personal tastes by altering
the amounts of each spice. If mace isn’t your thing or doesn’t appeal, simply leave
it out; similarly, ginger or nutmeg amounts can be adjusted accordingly.

Though this recipe calls for allspice, since it does not come as ground spice you
must purchase it separately. Many mistakenly assume allspice and pumpkin pie spice
are interchangeable but each have very distinctive tastes – allspice boasts an intense,
almost hot aroma, while pumpkin pie spice provides more sweet warmth and coziness.

## Pumpkin Pie Spice Ingredients

 * 1 teaspoon ground allspice
 * 1 teaspoon ground clove
 * 2 teaspoon ground ginger or ground dehydrated orange zest
 * 2 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 3 Tbsp ground cinnamon

## Pumpkin Pie Spice Directions

 * Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl whisk together thoroughly.
 * Pour the pumpkin pie spice into an airtight container
 * store the sealed pumpkin pie spice container in a cool dry place.
 * The pumpkin pie spice should be used within 6 months for best results.

## Cook’s Note

 * I use my coffee bean grinder to make the ground orange zest, which works fine
   if you start with either purchased or home make dried orange zest. however, you
   do want to make sure that all the orange zest is finely ground without large 
   bits, so, it will distrubute evenly in your recipe.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice (Pumpkin Pie Spice)!

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