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    Home » Recipes » Kitchen Tips

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice (Pumpkin Pie Spice)

    September 27, 2022 By Sam 13 Comments

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    collage of homemade pumpkin spice, top image of spice in jar with gold spoon, bottom image is of a close up of spice in spoon

    You need only four simple spices to make this easy homemade Pumpkin Spice blend. Use it in pies, cookies, breads, and lattes all season long! Recipe includes a how-to video!

    overhead view of a gold spoon scooping spices from a jar

    Fall’s Favorite Spice

    If you have ever found yourself craving a batch of pumpkin cookies only to realize you’re out of pumpkin spice, this recipe is for you! It uses just four pantry staples and takes seconds to whip together. You’ll never need the store-bought version again!

    Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of warm, sweet spices, including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and (sometimes) cloves. Many people are surprised to learn that this spice blend doesn’t actually contain any pumpkin; instead it gets its name because it pairs so well with pumpkin. It’s such a winning combination that you’ll find it has permeated nearly every single household item– from candles to sodas and even dog food! Of course, you’ll also find it in many of my pumpkin recipes.

    Why you should make your own:

    • Versatile: can be used just like the pre-made stuff.
    • Scales easily: make a double or triple batch so you have plenty for the whole season.
    • Giftable: such a cute homemade gift, especially with my free gift tags (linked in the recipe)!
    • Cost effective: so much cheaper than buying the store-bought version!
    • Quick & easy: just measure your spices and whisk them together.

    What You Need

    overhead view of four different kinds of spices scattered across a gray marble surface

    You only need four basic pantry spices to make this easy recipe:

    • Ground cinnamon. A true fall spice, cinnamon is an essential part of this seasoning.
    • Ground ginger. Ginger adds warmth and a touch of sweetness. You know how this spice tastes in baked goods if you’ve made my gingerbread men–yum!
    • Ground nutmeg. Nutmeg is SO important here! It adds a freshness and woodsy note that complements the other spices so well. I love adding this to my baked donuts to give them a bakery flavor.
    • Ground allspice. Many people think this is a blend of spices when it’s not. I clear this up in the FAQ section below!

    SAM’S TIP: Some recipes also include ground cloves, but I found them to be too overwhelming. I felt they created more of a gingerbread flavor. If you really love the flavor of cloves, you can add up to ¾ teaspoon to your seasoning, but I feel that the best version is a pumpkin spice without cloves!

    Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

    How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

    spoon scooping out homemade pumpkin spice from a bowl
    1. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice to a bowl.
    2. Whisk together until combined.
    3. Use in your favorite fall recipes (like my pumpkin muffins!).

    SAM’S TIP: I like to store my homemade spices and seasonings (like my cinnamon sugar!) in these Weck 762 tulip jelly jars (affiliate link) from Amazon. They have wide mouths for easy filling and tight-fitting lids to keep out moisture. If you’d like to add a cute tag to yours like below, you can find the link for the (free) tags in the recipe card!

    glass jar full of pumpkin spice with a label tag tied to the front
    Use your spice in a batch of pumpkin scones!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is the pumpkin?

    Pumpkin spice is an abbreviated form of pumpkin pie spice. Knowing its full name gives you a clue as to why there’s no pumpkin included–it’s meant to flavor pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake or pumpkin cupcakes, and other pumpkin recipes.

    Can allspice be substituted for pumpkin spice?

    Many of you have asked me this question, so I’d like to clear it up. Pumpkin spice is a blend of several spices (including allspice!), while allspice is a singular dried, unripe fruit from Mexico and Central America. They are NOT the same thing and should not be substituted for one another!

    Can I use this for a pumpkin spice latte?

    Absolutely! You can sprinkle some on top of your whipped cream or froth it with your steamed milk for that traditional PSL flavor.

    What should I make with pumpkin pie spice?

    Besides the obvious pumpkin pie, this spice is great in my pumpkin coffee cake, pumpkin biscotti, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin bars, pumpkin muffins, and more! Scroll pst the recipe below for even more suggestions.

    side view of a slice of pumpkin pie topped with a dollop of whipped cream

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    Pumpkin Pie Spice in jar with tag

    Pumpkin Spice Recipe

    An easy recipe for homemade pumpkin spice! This recipe can easily be doubled (or even tripled) and keeps for months in an airtight container!
    Here is a link for my free printable pumpkin spice tags!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Tablespoons
    Calories: 27kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

    Recommended Equipment

    • Weck jars
    • Pumpkin spice gift tags

    Instructions

    • Combine cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a small bowl.
      1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • Stir or whisk until well combined.
    • Use in recipes that call for pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice (use the amount called for in the recipe that you are following).

    Notes

    Storing

    Store leftovers in an airtight container, pumpkin pie spice will keep for months.

    Filling the Weck Jars

    If you’d like enough pumpkin spice to fill the container linked to above, you’ll need to increase the recipe 5x (this usually gets me through the season). 

    Nutrition

    Serving: -0.5Tablespoons | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Maria Felix-Ortiz

      November 30, 2024 at 11:24 am

      Why use allspice and not cloves? Just curious…

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 01, 2024 at 7:24 am

        Hi Maria! You wouldn’t get quite the same flavor without adjust other spices if you just used cloves. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Janet Swanson

      November 03, 2024 at 2:10 pm

      I tried the pumpkin spice this morning in a cappuccino. I am unable to find the printable gift tag. format for the pumpkin spice. How can I get it? BTW, loved the mixture because it was not overpowering or too sweet! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 05, 2024 at 2:27 pm

        Hi Janet! I’m so sorry for that! I have added it in the equipment section. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Gwen

      October 29, 2024 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! I bought the adorable jars for gifting (and keeping a few for myself!!) and printed out the labels (thank you!!) along with a couple of your pumpkin dessert recipes to go along with the gifts. I found that using the measurements above times 5 made a really good level per jar (left a little room for measuring without losing any of the inside goodness. Thanks for all of this!

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 30, 2024 at 6:47 am

        You’re welcome, Gwen! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Paige Larson

      November 26, 2021 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE making my own spice mixes….taco, cajun, and now pumpkin spice. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Nyaziah Lovelace

      October 09, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      How would I measure this to fit in a small jar?

      Reply
      • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

        October 12, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        Hi Nyaziah! This recipe makes 2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice, so depending on the size of your jar, you may need to triple or even quadruple it. Hope that’s helpful!

        Reply
    6. CHRISTINE

      August 15, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      THANK YOU, Sam! I was looking for this recipe and you had it! Now I can make my muffins, etc! Smalls divine!

      Reply
      • Sam

        August 15, 2021 at 9:00 pm

        You’re welcome! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Deb

      October 02, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing! This was very helpful this weekend as I made pumpkin muffins.

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 02, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        I am so glad it helped you out!

        Reply
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