Your Go-To Pumpkin Pie Spice for Autumn Recipes
Pumpkin pie spice blend is the iconic flavor of autumn—warm, cozy, nostalgic, and incredibly versatile.
Whether you’re whipping up a classic pumpkin pie, making lattes at home, or adding fall flair to your oatmeal, this spice mix delivers that unmistakable seasonal charm.
Making it at home means you’ll always have the freshest version on hand, tailored exactly to your taste preferences.
Store-bought blends can often be bland, stale, or filled with anti-caking agents. But with just five pantry spices, you can make a bold, aromatic mix that adds depth and flavor to everything from desserts to savory recipes. Plus, it makes a wonderful homemade gift when packaged in a cute jar with a custom label.
Why Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Making your own spice blends is a small act with big rewards. Not only does it cost less over time, but you’ll notice an immediate difference in flavor. Freshly measured spices pack more punch and aroma, making your baked goods and drinks noticeably better.
This blend is more than just “pumpkin spice.” It’s a warm symphony of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice—each spice contributing its unique profile to the overall harmony. And even though it’s known for pairing with pumpkin, you’ll find dozens of other ways to use it.
Ingredient Breakdown for Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ground Cinnamon
The warm and sweet base note in nearly all fall recipes, cinnamon adds familiarity and comfort to the blend.
Ground Ginger
With a zesty brightness and slight heat, ginger keeps the blend from being too sweet and adds complexity.
Ground Nutmeg
Nutmeg has a nutty, woody essence that pairs beautifully with baked goods and creamy desserts.
Ground Cloves
Earthy and a bit spicy, cloves give the blend that bold, unmistakable autumn depth.
Ground Allspice
Allspice rounds it all out with subtle hints of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg all in one single spice.
Together, these five spices create a perfectly balanced, warming mix that tastes like fall in every bite.
Creative Ways to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice
Don’t limit this blend to pies and lattes—there are so many creative ways to incorporate it into your daily cooking and baking.
- Stir into coffee, chai, or hot chocolate for a spiced drink
- Add to pancake, waffle, or muffin batter
- Sprinkle into granola or yogurt bowls
- Use in spice rubs for pork or roasted vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes
- Mix into whipped cream or frosting
- Add to cookie dough, especially snickerdoodles and sugar cookies
- Stir into oatmeal or overnight oats for a warm breakfast treat
- Blend into cream cheese for a delicious fall spread on bagels or toast
- Mix with sugar and sprinkle over buttered toast or popcorn
- Add a dash to smoothies or protein shakes for a seasonal twist
This spice blend also makes a fantastic gift during the holidays. Pour into small glass jars, tie with ribbon, and label with usage suggestions for a charming, thoughtful gift from the kitchen.
Label Your Jars!
This recipe is printed on a dishwasher-safe label made for the lids of mason jars! Each label has the recipe to refill the jar and make the item (if applicable).
You can buy each label individually, or a pack of all of the pantry labels in my website shop.
How to Store Pumpkin Pie Spice
Once mixed, store your pumpkin pie spice in an airtight container away from light and heat. A glass spice jar or small mason jar works perfectly. Be sure to label your jar with the name and date so you can keep track of freshness. The blend will keep for up to a year, though you’ll probably use it up long before then!
If you’re someone who loves batching recipes or prepping ahead for seasonal baking, go ahead and double the recipe—you won’t regret it.
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Check Out The Pantry Labels
In 2024, I released a set of Pantry Labels with recipes that are dishwasher-safe and fit the lids of mason jars perfectly.
Each labels has the recipe to refill the dry mix jar, as well as the recipe to make the item if applicable.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Use a clean measuring spoon to measure each spice into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Make sure your spices are fresh and aromatic for the best results.
- Whisk all the spices together until they are completely combined. The mixture should be uniform in color and texture.
- Using a funnel or spoon, pour the spice blend into an airtight spice jar or small mason jar. Store in a cool, dark place like a pantry or spice drawer.
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in recipes calling for warm spices, or substitute it anywhere you’d normally use cinnamon for a seasonal twist.
