Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

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This easy homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe is made with 5 common pantry spices, and it’s perfect for pumpkin pie and all your fall baking projects.

Labled pumpkin pie spice ingredients.


 

When nothing but pumpkin flavor will do, this easy spice blend can infuse almost anything including all of your favorite fall recipes. You’ll need pumpkin pie spice mix for classic pumpkin pie, of course, but you can make homemade pumpkin spice for cakes, Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Smoothies, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and any other pumpkin dessert.

This easy spice mixture is made with just 5 common ingredients, and if you don’t have one of the less common ones (looking at you, allspice), just leave it out. An easy Pumpkin Pie Spice substitute is a ratio of 1 part cinnamon to ½ part ground ginger and ½ part ground nutmeg or ground cloves (depending on your preference/availability).

Recipe ingredients

Labeled ingredients for pumpkin pie spice.

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Ingredient notes

  • Nutmeg: Whole nutmeg berries are easy to grate if you have a microplane tool or nutmeg grater. 
  • Allspice: Just have allspice berries on hand? Grind 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries to get about 1 tablespoon ground allspice.

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Transfer to a small airtight container and store in a dark place for up to 6 months.
Pumpkin pie spice in a jar next to a pumpkin pie.

Recipe tips and variations

  • Yield: This recipe makes just over ¼ cup (5 tablespoons or 15 teaspoons).
  • Storage: Store in a dark, cool place for up to 6 months. If we hit “that time of year” and you haven’t opened your jar since last autumn, mix up a new batch.
  • Freezer: If you’re looking for a pie that freezes like a dream, try my Make-Ahead Pumpkin Pie. It can be made and frozen up to 2 weeks in advance and has a delicious maple-cinnamon whipped cream topping.
  • Creative applications: Top pancakes with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice or add to vanilla ice cream with toasted walnuts and hot caramel sauce. Or, try it on your next batch of eggnog. You’ll love the taste!
  • Gift-giving: Purchase spices in bulk and make a big batch of this easy homemade spice blend. Fill up some cute glass jars and tie a scrap of ribbon around each for instant friends and family gifting. Apple Pie Spice is another timely spice blend.
  • Classic Pumpkin Pie: The Best Pumpkin Pie just so happens to be an ultra-easy dessert recipe. Start with a store-bought crust, whisk together a tasty filling, and bake.
  • No Bake Pumpkin Pie: Firm, sliceable, and indistinguishable from a classic pumpkin pie, this No Bake Pumpkin Pie is made with just 6 ingredients, no baking required, and is easily made ahead of time.
  • Mini Pumpkin Pies: Tiny and irresistible, these Mini Pumpkin Pies come in handy for smaller gatherings or sharing with friends and family. They’re easy, creamy, and perfectly spiced, just smaller and cuter. 
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake: This homemade cheesecake features a graham cracker crust topped with a rich, creamy, and warmly-spiced cheesecake filling.
  • No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: An even easier pumpkin cheesecake made without ever firing up your oven. It needs to chill, so this is a dream dessert if you want to get ahead on your menu.
  • Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting: These easy Pumpkin Bars are moist, delicious, and loaded with cream cheese frosting. They are perfectly spiced without being too sweet.
A pumpkin smoothie in a clear glass surrounded by small pumpkins.
A cool and creamy Pumpkin Smoothie topped with whipped cream and dusted with pumpkin pie spice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use if I don’t have pumpkin pie spice?

When a recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice, use 1 part cinnamon + ½ part ground ginger + ½ part ground nutmeg or ground cloves. You can also add a pinch of ground allspice if you have it.

What is the difference between pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice?

Pumpkin pie spice is made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Apple pie spice is made with cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg (no ginger or cloves).

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

This easy homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe is made with 5 common pantry spices, and it's perfect for pumpkin pie and all your fall baking projects.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 15 servings (1 tsp each)
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Calories 22
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Store covered in a dark place for up to 6 months.

Notes

  1. Nutmeg: Whole nutmeg berries are easy to grate if you have a microplane tool or nutmeg grater. 
  2. Allspice: Just have allspice berries on hand? Grind 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries to get about 1 tablespoon ground allspice.
  3. Yield: This recipe makes just over ¼ cup (5 tablespoons or 15 teaspoons).
  4. Storage: Store in a dark, cool place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tspCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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  1. PS: I also use this recipe for apple pie, blueberry pie and applesauce. My German mother and grandmother told me I made the best apple pie they ever tasted. Must work. D

  2. I have been making this recipe for years. Equal parts ground cinnamon and ginger plus ½ part nutmeg and allspice. Usually I do not add cloves. Keep up the good work. Denny