How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

This is an essential spice blend to have on hand for fall and winter baking. Use it in any recipe that uses a combination of these spices. Pumpkin pie is the most obvious choice, but it's also a great spice blend to use in spiced cider or tea, sweet potato pies, and a variety of cakes and cookies.

Follow the formula below to make enough pumpkin pie spice for a recipe or make it in larger amounts to store in your pantry for fall baking.

2 teaspoons

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

1/2 cup

• 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1 cup

• 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg

Combine the spices in a small bowl or cup and stir or whisk to blend thoroughly. Transfer to a small, clean spice jar or canning jar and store in a cool, dark place.

• Use this blend of spices in pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, cakes, cookies, and custard.

See Also

• 50 Pumpkin Recipes
• Apple Pie Spice