Dive into the warm and inviting flavors of fall with pumpkin spice, a captivating blend of spices that brings the essence of the season to life. This aromatic combination captures the spirit of cozy gatherings, crisp autumn air, and the vibrant hues of changing leaves. Pumpkin spice is a symphony of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, each note harmonizing to create a symphony of flavor. Whether you're craving sweet treats or savory dishes, this versatile spice blend adds a touch of magic to any culinary creation. In this article, we'll take you on a flavor journey, exploring the best recipes that showcase the magic of pumpkin spice.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
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
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.
PUMPKIN SPICE
This will make enough for one recipe of pumpkin pie. But you could increase amounts to keep a mix on hand. These spices added to a pumpkin pie make the dish as far as I am concerned.
Provided by Jacquie
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 2m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES
This hearty pumpkin cupcake with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting is good in the fall or any other time of the year.
Provided by Javaru
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Sift together the flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
- Beat 1/2 cup of butter, the white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in the milk and pumpkin puree after the last egg. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and 1/4 butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar a little at a time until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; beat until fluffy. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost with the cream cheese icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
PUMPKIN SPICE MARTINI
A fun, delicious cocktail for your next holiday gathering. A good friend shared this great idea!
Provided by Shecan2cook
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the vanilla flavored vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and pumpkin flavored liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 36.2 g
RAISIN-FILLED PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
Years ago, I got this recipe from one of the best cooks in our church. Freeze a few loaves to have on hand when a friend or neighbor needs a pick-me-up. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar, oil, eggs and buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in flavorings, pumpkin, raisins and pecans. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate it to just that holiday. I think you'll agree it's delicious any time of the year.-Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat overn to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, water, oil, pudding mix and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cake or serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It's been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. -Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; add pumpkin and mix well. In second bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, cloves and allspice; add to the pumpkin mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE I
If you like spice cake, this is very good. Even if your family doesn't like pumpkin, I promise they'll never know there's pumpkin in this delicious cake. I even used this recipe for cupcakes at Thanksgiving so everyone could get a little more cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Lisa Yelverton
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, eggs, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree. Beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
INCREDIBLY MOIST PUMPKIN-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Fall in love with the irresistible flavors of pumpkin spice! This easy pumpkin spice cake is brimming with a cozy, comfortable taste that gets even better by covering it with heaps of cream cheese frosting. There is lots to love here: from a moist sponge cake that's packed with spice, all the way to a topping that will give any cherry on top a run for its money.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on high speed 2 minutes. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
- Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top to within about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer, rounded side up. Spread thin layer of frosting on side of cake. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 0 g
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
Savor the warm spices of this seasonal coffee shop favorite in your very own kitchen (any time of year) and save a few bucks! A little pumpkin puree added to the warm milk gives the latte extra body.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 10m
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in a medium microwave safe bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and vent with a small hole. Microwave until the milk is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk vigorously until the milk mixture is foamy, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the espresso or coffee into a large mug and add the foamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
TIM HORTONS PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
Make and share this Tim Hortons Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Winged Emotion
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin papers.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Then mix in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the pumpkin seeds.
- In separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining pumpkin seeds. Bake in center of a 375°F (190°C) oven about 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins are golden and tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
- While the muffins are baking, whisk together the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. (If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice. If too runny, add more confectioner's sugar.) Set aside.
- When muffins are cooled completely, inject each muffin with a generous amount (1-2 tbsp) of cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE
Why spend extra money on seasonal flavored coffee when you can easily make your own?
Provided by Monica
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the ground coffee, allspice, and cinnamon in a small bowl, and place into the filter of a drip coffee maker. Pour 4 cups of water into the coffee maker, and turn on the machine. When coffee has finished dripping, pour into 2 cups. Stir in cream and sugar to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SPICE PUMPKIN COOKIES
These soft cookies are almost like little pieces of cake. With chopped pecans sprinkled over a confectioners' sugar frosting, they're a pretty addition to a dessert table. -Bev Martin, Hardin, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH HONEY FROSTING
This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, and mix gently until smooth.
- Turn batter into prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan, and cool completely, right side up, on a rack.
- Make Honey Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk butter, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
- Spread top of cooled cake with honey frosting. Cut cake into squares to serve.
QUICK PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
This is a great recipe for the holidays; it tastes great and it feels like fall when you drink it. It is similar to the Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I personally like this better. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.
Provided by Leah
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Pour milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. Return milk mixture to saucepan and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Add espresso and whisk until foamy, 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
If you like a moist, sweet muffin rich with cinnamon and nutmeg, then look no further. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robin Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and almond extract. Slowly add the flour mixture to the large bowl until just blended. Do not over beat. Pour the batter into 18 nonstick muffin cups.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove muffins from the oven, and let cool slightly. Remove the muffins from the pan, and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 166 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
WEIGHT WATCHERS PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
I got this recipe at a Weight Watcher meeting. This is a delicious recipe that is low if fat and high in fiber. It is loved by even the pickiest eaters (my dd and dh included). Each muffin is only 1 point!
Provided by kentonmom2002
Categories Low Protein
Time 23m
Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix pumpkin, cake mix, and water together with a hand mixer.
- Divide batter into sprayed muffin tins. (I use an ice cream scoop for ease).
- Bake at 350* for 18-22 minutes or until the muffins "spring back" when lightly touched.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 140.3, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 1.1
PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD
This spicy pumpkin bread comes out VERY moist even without oil. It tastes just like pumpkin pie!
Provided by Kris Gunn
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch loaf pans.
- Mix white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs in a large bowl; stir in pumpkin and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, cloves, and allspice in a bowl; add alternately with water to pumpkin mixture. Pour into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 165.1 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
My take on our corner coffee shop's seasonal pumpkin latte. I loved it so much I HAD to do something! You can use canned 'pumpkin pie mix' if you like, since it contains the pumpkin pie spice ingredients already. Top with nutmeg or cinnamon if you like. Enjoy!
Provided by SLEEEPY
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 7m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brew your espresso. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and milk. Warm over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot and frothy. Do not bring to a boil. Pour the espresso into a mug and pour the pumpkin spiced milk over it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 107.9 mg, Sugar 38 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree gives your recipes a richer flavor than canned puree. To make your own pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin until it is soft, then scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: In addition to the traditional pumpkin pie spice blend, there are many other spices that you can use to flavor your pumpkin recipes. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, or allspice. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Use pumpkin spice in unexpected ways: Pumpkin spice isn't just for pumpkin pie! You can use it to flavor everything from lattes to muffins to pancakes. You can even add it to savory dishes like chili or roasted chicken.
- Make your own pumpkin spice blend: If you don't have a pumpkin spice blend on hand, you can easily make your own. Simply combine 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin spice is a delicious and versatile flavor that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you're making a classic pumpkin pie or something more creative, these tips will help you create delicious dishes that everyone will love. So get creative and experiment with different pumpkin spice recipes this fall!
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