This is a perfect blend to make so you’re never missing Pumpkin Pie Spice in your life!
Pumpkin pie spice blends have gotten a bit of a silly reputation as something “basic” in recent years. However, it’s anything but! It’s a rich flavor combination with a timeless taste. In fact, different versions of similar blends have a history reaching back all the way to the medieval era as a classic feel-good dessert. Once pilgrims were introduced to pumpkins and added flavors popular in Europe, a match made in heaven was born, leading up to the modern beloved blend known as pumpkin pie spice.
I like to keep a series of spice blends in my cabinet ready to go, rather than having to mix them up when I need them for a recipe, or needing to run out and buy pre-mixed spices. I save old spice shakers and small containers just for this purpose, in fact! Pumpkin pie spice is a staple for fall desserts at Halloween and Thanksgiving, but it’s also great all year round.
You’re going to love this for the same reason I do. It’s easy to prepare and makes future recipes more straightforward by taking a spice-blending step out of the prep process. That, and it’s hard not to fall in love with the flavor. It’s a warm and cozy taste and scent that means holidays and happiness to so many people. What’s not to love about that?
Spice selection
Spice is something that’s subjective for a lot of people. The exact balancing involved in spice blends is personal, and your grandma’s blend might be a little different than my grandma’s blend! As such, you can customize this recipe for a blend that suits your tastes. If you want a sharper flavor, go a little heavier on ginger and cloves. If you’re going for something warmer and softer, make the ratio of cinnamon higher.
How do I store leftovers?
You can easily store this spice blend for 1 to 2 years if you keep it in a dry, room-temperature place like a cupboard or pantry in an airtight container. I like to rinse out and reuse spice shakers and containers for custom spice blends, and those work perfectly for these purposes. If you don’t have any lying around, some other good options are glass baby food containers, mini mason jars, and small Tupperware.
Serving suggestions
Pumpkin pie spice is perfect for, of course, pumpkin pie! You can do Mini Pumpkin Pies for a bite-sized fun treat. But that’s not all this spice blend is good for. Use it in a Pumpkin Spice Creamer, or sprinkle it on top of Vanilla Ice Cream and Sweetened Whipped Cream. You can also add it to a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew!
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
Instructions
- Use a whisk to mix together all the ground spices until they are well combined.
- Transfer the spice mix into an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.
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