Make this easy homemade pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. A simple spice blend for autumn bakes, lattes, and your favourite pumpkin recipes.
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This time of year is pumpkin season, when we dig out the warmer clothes, light the candles and embrace autumn. Pumpkins slowly start creeping in everywhere, from decor to food and drink, and you know September has arrived when the pumpkin spice lattes are back!
I love incorporating pumpkin spice flavour into my baking at this time of year. Inevitably though, the season creeps up on me and, we've all done it, you plan to make something only to go into the cupboard and realise you're missing one of the key ingredients.
That's where this homemade pumpkin pie spice comes in. Simply mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice together and you have a homemade pumpkin spice blend ready for cookies, cakes, lattes and all your seasonal baking.
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Pie Spice
If you want to make pumpkin spice cookies but don't want to run to the shop just for a jar of pumpkin pie spice, this recipe is perfect. It takes just a few minutes to mix together using cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, and you can store it in a small airtight jar ready for whenever you need it.
Making your own also means you can adjust the spices to suit your taste. Add a little more cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg until you find your perfect blend.
It is:
- Made with just five spices.
- Quick and simple to mix together.
- Easy to adjust to your own taste.
- Perfect for autumn baking and pumpkin spice lattes.
- Easy to store and keep on hand throughout pumpkin season.
- A great alternative when you can't find pumpkin pie spice in UK supermarkets.
How to Use Pumpkin Spice
There are so many ways to use homemade pumpkin pie spice throughout autumn. It's perfect for adding that warm, spiced flavour to your favourite fall recipes, and you can easily adjust the amount depending on how strong you like your pumpkin spice flavour.
Try adding it to:
- Pumpkin pie
- Apple pies and crumbles
- Cookies
- Cakes
- Banana bread
- Biscuits and scones
- Pancakes and waffles
- Pumpkin puree
- Pumpkin spice lattes
You can also use your homemade pumpkin pie spice as a gift. Spoon it into a pretty jar, add a ribbon and a little label, and you have a simple homemade present for friends and family. Make a larger batch and add small jars to Christmas hampers or teacher gifts too.
Ingredients
This homemade pumpkin pie spice is made with just five ground spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Cinnamon makes up the base of the blend, while ginger and cloves add warmth and nutmeg and allspice bring that pumpkin spice flavour.
You can find all of these spices in most supermarkets, and you may already have most of them in your spice cupboard.
You will need...
- ground cinnamon
- ground ginger
- ground nutmeg
- ground allspice
- ground cloves
For exact quantities see the recipe card below.
Instructions
Measure all the ingredients into a small bowl.
Mix thoroughly together until completely combined.
Store in a small jar or airtight container.
Keep in a cool, dark place and it should keep for 2-3 years.
Top tip - use freshly ground spices where possible. Grate a whole nutmeg and grind cloves using a pestle and mortar. If this isn't possible then make sure that the spices that you are using are well within their best before date and have been stored properly.
📖 Recipe
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice (UK)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 Tablespoons 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Make your own pumpkin pie spice at home with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. This simple homemade spice blend is perfect for pumpkin pie, autumn baking, lattes and all your favourite pumpkin recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients into a bowl. Mix thoroughly together until completely combined. Store in an airtight jar.
- Keep in a cool, dark place and it should keep for 2-3 years.
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One of the best things about making your own pumpkin spice blend is that you can adjust the spices to suit your taste. There can be subtle differences between different pumpkin spice blends, so don't be afraid to experiment with the ratios until you find your favourite.
Add more warmth
For a stronger, warmer flavour, increase the ground ginger or cloves slightly. Cloves can be quite strong, so I recommend adding just a little at a time.
Adjust the nutmeg and allspice
You can also play around with the amount of nutmeg and allspice depending on what you're making. That's one of the best things about making spice blends from scratch, you can create your own version and adjust it for different recipes.
FAQ's
How long does pumpkin pie spice keep for?
If stored correctly this spice should last for 2-3 years with no issues. Make sure that you label it with anticipated expiration dates.
Does pumpkin pie spice have sugar?
There is no sugar in pumpkin pie spice, but depending upon which dish you are adding it to, you might want to add some sugar to sweeten it up - for example in a pumpkin spiced latte.
Where to buy pumpkin pie spice?
If you don't want to make your own you can usually find pumpkin pie spice in the spices section of larger grocery stores or on Amazon.
Can pumpkin pie spice be substituted for allspice?
Allspice is one of the ingredients of pumpkin pie spice so it makes a good substitution if necessary.
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