Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Instead of going to the store and buying pumpkin pie spice, use some staple ingredients that you have in your pantry, and make your own!

If you are like me and have a huge collection of spices, you don't need to go out and buy pumpkin pie spice. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already to make your own.

The best part of making your own pumpkin pie spice is that you can tailor it to your own taste. If you like a more robust flavour, increase the cloves and ginger. If you like a softer taste, increase the cinnamon. Basically you are in full control to make the perfect pumpkin pie spice for you!

What is pumpkin pie spice?

The spices used are all those warm spices that are in lots of fall baking at this time of year- cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. I also add allspice to my pumpkin pie spice because it goes so well with the other spices. I like a more robust spice in my fall baking, and this recipe reflects that.

You can use this spice for any of your fall baking - breads, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts or lattes. Or sprinkle it on oatmeal or stir into plain yogurt for a little added warmth.

How do I make pumpkin pie spice?

I like to combine the spices in a mason jar. Screw on the lid and shake the jar to combine all the spices. Store the jar among your other spices, or tie a nice ribbon on it and give it away as a gift. You can easily double or triple this recipe so that it fills whichever vessel you are gifting it in.

If you like fall baking, you might like these:

• PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CAJETA SAUCE
• MEXICAN CARAMEL SAUCE (CAJETA)
• SOFT CINNAMON ROLLS
• SPICED PANCAKES FOR BABY & TODDLER
• CHEWY CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD COOKIES