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    Pumpkin Pie Spice

    Published: Sep 29, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice
    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a wooden bowl
    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a small white ramekin
    Pumpkin Pie Spice

    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a small white ramekin

    Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used in more than just pie! Learn how to make this unique, savory spice mix that is great in quick breads, cookies, cake, and many other baked goods this time of year.

    Do you have an old container of pumpkin pie spice hiding in the back of your pantry? I’ll wait here while you take a peek….

    Maybe you found two old containers of pumpkin pie spice...or three*? 

    Odds are pretty good that if it’s been hiding in the back of your pantry since at before last fall, it’s lost most of that zippy, spicy flavor that you find in other pumpkin-spiced things. Think of that big rush of flavor that comes from a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Now that’s pumpkin spice. It’s not a spice you want to skimp on this time of year. Do your fall baked goods a favor, and mix up your own batch of pumpkin pie spice this year - you’ll notice the difference!

    (*P.S. That’s me raising my hand. I found three old containers of pumpkin pie spice hiding in my baking cabinet before I made my own this year.)

    Ingredients in Pumpkin Pie Spice

    The main ingredient in pumpkin pie spice is ground cinnamon. Smaller amounts of ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves give it the unique spiced flavor that is familiar in so many fall baked goods.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a wooden bowl

    Ways to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice

    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites - Throughout the fall season, I take these bite-sized cheesecakes that are blended in a food processor and baked in a mini muffin tin to gatherings of family and friends. They’re always a hit and disappear fast! 
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake - Baked in an 8”x8” square baking pan, this lightly sweet cake makes just enough to enjoy after dinner and have a few extra slices for snack the next day.
    • Pumpkin Bread Truffles - I’ve been guilty of baking an entire loaf of pumpkin bread for the sole purpose of rolling the bread into these little truffles and dipping them in chocolate.  
    • Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - This is a recipe from way back in the archives that needs to be brought back. Pumpkin butter in the mix makes these cookies chewy and soft and full of great pumpkin flavor.

    Favorite Tools

    • Ball 4-oz mason jars (set of 24)

     

    Pumpkin Pie Spice in a small white ramekin
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    Pumpkin Pie Spice

    Just five ground spices are all you need to make your own batch of Pumpkin Pie Spice. Made from scratch this easy spice blend has far more flavor than the pre-mixed variety you can buy from the store.
    This recipe makes 3 tablespoon which is enough to bake 2 to 3 fall recipes in a season. (Use the slider next to “servings” below to customize.)
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 15kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $.50

    Equipment

    • 4 oz Mason Jars

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Spice blends will taste best if used within 6 months (but most can be safely stored in a cool, dry place for up to a year).

    Notes

    Storage: A glass or plastic container saved from store-bought spices works great for storing your own spice blends. I have been using 4-oz mason jars for all of my spices and seasoning blends for nearly a decade. It’s inexpensive and looks super organized.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

     

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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