Prepare this tasty and simple homemade pumpkin pie spice blend to enjoy in or on top of your favorite desserts this holiday. A Homemade spice blend makes for wonderful fall baking gifts, prepare them with a printout of your favorite homemade pumpkin recipes.
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How to make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Wouldn’t it be perfect if it could be Fall all year round? Carving pumpkins, colorful trees, and the promise of Pumpkin Spice everything. Sign me up! Try my homemade pumpkin pie spice in these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter and this Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend Ingredients
You’ll likely have all or most of these spices in your pantry already. Whether you grind these spices yourself or use any store-bought brand there isn’t a wrong answer. Why buy pumpkin spice, when you can make your own blend right at home?
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Allspice
Ground Cloves
*see recipe card for detailed measurements

Kitchen supplies you’ll need
Mix it, Shake it, & Enjoy it!
- Stir or whisk the ingredients in a small bowl to combine.
- Add all of the ingredients to a spice container, and stir or shake to combine once more.
- Use in your favorite pumpkin recipes, or store in a cool dark place.


Uses for Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
French Toast or Pancakes! – I always add a spice blend to both of these dishes, so delicious!
Oatmeal – Add a teaspoon to your morning oatmeal or overnight oats.
Give as a gift – Wrap up and give as a gift along with your favorite holiday recipes that include pumpkin.
Use as a topping! – Want a little added spice to any dessert, ice cream, or hot drink, sprinkle some Pumpkin Pie Spice on top.
Recipe FAQs
What is the difference between apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice?
While both of these spice blends are full of flavor and a lot of the same ingredients they do vary. Apple pie spice will contain cardamom, and pumpkin pie spice contains ground cloves. Those two spices being the only difference, they’ll both contain cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice just in different quantities.

Tips for Making, Eating, & Storing
Tips
Tips for preparing this tasty spice blend:
- Use a funnel – Don’t let any of those precious spice particles escape your container, a funnel is a good way to keep your space clean.
- Choosing a container – Opt for a larger container rather than a smaller one.
Storing
Store your Apple Pie Spice blend the same way you would store your other kitchen spices, in a spice cupboard. Sealed tightly in an airtight container in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. This will ensure your spice blend stays fresh and fragrant for as long as possible.
Tools I use
Try these other similar recipes!
- Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix
- Apple Pie Spice
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter
- The Best Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping
- Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

Pumpkin Pie Spice
How to make pumpkin pie spice to mix and enjoy in or on top of your favorite desserts this fall holiday season.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 ounces 1x
Ingredients
Instructions
- Stir or whisk the ingredients in a small bowl to combine.
- Add all of the ingredients to a spice container, and stir or shake to combine once more.
- Use in your favorite pumpkin recipes, or store in a cool dark place.
Notes
Tips for preparing this tasty spice blend: Use a funnel – Don’t let any of those precious spice particles escape your container, a funnel is a good way to keep your space clean. Choosing a container – Opt for a larger container rather than a smaller one.
Storing: Store your Apple Pie Spice blend the same way you would store your other kitchen spices, in a spice cupboard. Sealed tightly in an airtight container in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. This will ensure your spice blend stays fresh and fragrant for as long as possible.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Spices
- Method: Shaken
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 2.5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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