This homemade pumpkin spice recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. There's no need to buy any from the grocery store, because you can easily make your own blend of spices at home! This is perfect for all of your favorite pumpkin dessert recipes, easy holiday Thanksgiving baking, and so much more!
Why You'll Love This Spice Blend
- All you need are 5 simple spices.
- It takes just 5 minutes to prep your own homemade spice blend.
- You can use it in all of your favorite pumpkin recipes.
- It's cheaper than the store-bought version.
- It will make good use in all of your fall baking!
Having your own spice blends, especially during the holiday season, will save you so much time and money!
And, when placed in these cute jars, they make for the perfect gift.
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Ingredients For Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Ground allspice
For all of these spices, choose your favorite brand.
See the recipe card for the full ingredients list and the exact amounts.
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice From Scratch
Step 1: Place all of the spices in a small bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Place the spice blend in an airtight container or jar.
Uses For Pumpkin Pie Spice
If you love making your own pumpkin spice lattes, you could easily use this homemade pumpkin spice to add a pinch or two to your coffee. Any hot drink really!
I have this pumpkin spice banana bread that's topped with a pumpkin spice sugar. It's so delicious!
Here are just some of my favorite recipes that use this spice:
Storing Tips
This pumpkin spice mixture will stay fresh for 1-2 years, depending on the expiration of the spices.
Be sure to keep them stored at room temperature and in a dry place.
Karissa's Home Baking Tips
- Spices: You want all the spices you're using to be finely ground. Whole spices won't work.
- Expiration Date: Before you start, check the freshness of your spices. If they're expired. then they won't work for your spice blend.
- Supplies: Here are the jars I used. It comes in a pack of 4. And then these chalkboard labels are my favorite. They also come with pens!
Recipe FAQs
It consists of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. I added allspice to add another layer of flavor.
Originally, it was meant to flavor your favorite pumpkin pie recipe. Now, it's used in so many fall and pumpkin desserts.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Recipe
Equipment
- Small Jar
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Store your homemade pumpkin spice in an airtight container or in a jar.
- This will last in your pantry, if kept airtight, for up to 2 years.
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Every fall I make a few batches of this pumpkin spice recipe in order to get ready for all of the fall baking!