Best 2 Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect homemade pumpkin pie spice. This aromatic blend of spices will elevate your pumpkin pies, cakes, cookies, and lattes to new heights of flavor. Uncover the magic of this essential fall spice mix and learn how to create a versatile seasoning that will add warmth and depth to your favorite recipes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice image

To add delicious flavor to your pumpkin pie recipe, try this pumpkin spice. This pumpkin pie spice blend can also be used to make spiced nuts. -Mary Dixon, Catlin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield about 2-1/2 tablespoons.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Mix all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months., Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice may be used as a substitute for store-bought pumpkin pie spice or to prepare the following recipe: Spiced Nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice image

Save money and make your own pumpkin pie spice mix with the spices you already have in your cupboard!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice (optional*)

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix all spices together.
Pour into an airtight container (a spice funnel or even a regular funnel helps keep the mess in check).
Use anytime a recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice mix - or even in most pumpkin recipes that call for similar spices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

Use fresh spices. Freshly ground spices have a more intense flavor than pre-ground spices. If you can, grind your own spices from whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg seeds.
Toast your spices before grinding. Toasting spices enhances their flavor and aroma. Toast whole spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, until they are fragrant. Let them cool before grinding.
Make a large batch of pumpkin pie spice. Pumpkin pie spice is a versatile spice blend that can be used in a variety of recipes. Make a large batch and store it in an airtight container for later use.
Experiment with different ratios of spices. The recipe provided is a good starting point, but you can adjust the ratios of spices to suit your own taste. For example, if you like a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add more cinnamon to the blend.
Use pumpkin pie spice in a variety of recipes. Pumpkin pie spice is not just for pumpkin pie. It can be used to flavor cakes, cookies, muffins, breads, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, and even coffee.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin pie spice is a delicious and versatile spice blend that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. With its warm and inviting aroma, pumpkin pie spice is a perfect way to celebrate the fall season. So next time you're baking a pumpkin pie, or any other fall-inspired dish, reach for some pumpkin pie spice to add a touch of extra flavor.