Pumpkin Pie Spice
This homemade pumpkin pie spice blend is a cozy pantry staple here on the homestead. It comes together in minutes with common spices you likely already have on hand — and it’s perfect for pies, muffins, lattes, and more. No need to buy pre-made when you can make your own fragrant, delicious blend from scratch!
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk or spoon
- Airtight container or small mason jar
- Sharpie (for labeling)
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground cloves
- 1 tsp Ground allspice
Instructions
- Combine spices: In a small mixing bowl, add ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
- Mix thoroughly: Whisk or stir until everything is evenly blended with no clumps remaining.
- Store for later use: Transfer your homemade pumpkin pie spice to an airtight container, such as a small mason jar. Label the lid clearly so you don’t mix it up with other spice blends.
Notes
- Versatile uses: This blend is perfect in pumpkin pie, muffins, breads, oatmeal, lattes, and more!
- Double or triple the batch: If you bake often in the fall, consider making a larger batch to get you through the season.
- Label clearly: Many spice blends look similar once stored — trust us, labeling is key!