Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Recipe Discuss

Wanting to make some amazing pumpkin recipe and realize you can't find the holy grain spice in the store?! No worries, this Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is perfect to use in sweet and savory dishes all year round.

Overhead shot of pumpkin spice in a glass jar on a white counter with silver spoon next to it.

In my book it is never too early for Fall and all its incredible foods and flavors. One of my absolute favorite Fall flavors is pumpkin. I will eat pumpkin everything all year round which means I get a lot of use out of this Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.

This spice works great in both savory and sweet dishes ranging from breads to chili! This easy pumpkin spice recipe uses cinnamon, cloves, all spice, nutmeg and ginger to create the perfect, classic pumpkin spice flavor. Also, this homemade spice can be easily stored and saved for recipes all year round. I hope you love this spice this Fall and all year round!

Kitchen Tools

Measuring Cups and Spoons
A Small Bowl
A Whisk or Spoon
Airtight Storage Container: When storing homemade spice I like to use leftover spice jars from empty store-bought brands. If I for some reason do not have one available I like to use these glass spice jars.

Substitutions

Okay, so here's the deal. Usually I'm all about suggesting substitutions to make recipes your own...BUT...I would leave this homemade pumpkin pie spice alone. The combination of these 5 spices is what makes the pumpkin spice flavor. If you try and leave things out or add things the flavor might be thrown off and the classic pumpkin spice flavor could be lost.

That all being said. IF you want to make substitutions you of course can. Please, don't come after me with pitchforks if it tastes wrong though! Some ideas to try for this pumpkin spice include are lessening (or adding) the amount of nutmeg and cloves in your spice combo. You could also leave out the all spice and add more cinnamon and ginger. Play around with it, if you want to make it your own custom pumpkin spice!

Pumpkin spice in a glass jar with stripped towels and pumpkins in the background.

What Is In Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Pumpkin Pie Spice basically contains happiness and a cool Fall breeze in it to make all food taste incredible. Okay, I'm kidding, but this homemade spice is super incredible and makes a great addition to have in your pantry. Also, it can sometimes be tough to find pumpkin spice all year round. Therefore knowing how to whip it up yourself makes life super simple!

My version of pumpkin pie mix is comprised of 5 spices including:

Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Dried Cloves
All Spice
Nutmeg

Recipe Ideas

Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used in way more than just your standard pumpkin pie. It is a very versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. I use this pumpkin spice in recipes for bread, muffins, chili and dips.

I am a huge pumpkin fan and love the flavor all year round. Therefore, keeping this pumpkin spice mix on hand for these recipes and more makes cooking so much easier.

Awesome recipes that use Pumpkin Pie Spice Include:

Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice on a blue marble board in a line with black measuring spoons next to them

More Fall Favorites

Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Chocolate Swirl
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Herb Roasted Turkey
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Apple Cinnamon Bread

Close up overhead shot of homemade pumpkin spice in glass jar with striped towel next to it.

Common Questions

How should homemade spices be stored?

Storing homemade spices is fairly simple when done correctly. Once you have your spice mix blend mixed together, store in an airtight container at room temperature. If you do not have any glass (or plastic) storage containers available, you can also use a zip-lock bag.

How long do spices last?

Your homemade spice should stay fresh for up to 1 year when stored correctly. Also, it is a good idea to check the expiration dates on the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, all spice and nutmeg before combining them together. Make sure none of them expire soon, or your spice mix wont last and long.

How much does this recipe yield.

This homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe yields 3 tablespoon of seasoning. I like this amount because it is plenty for me to use for any given recipe, while also having some leftover.

I hope you love and find tons of uses for this Pumpkin Pie Spice! Leave a comment below to let me know how you love to utilize this classic Fall spice.

Happy Eating!