Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (Better Than Store-Bought)

Pumpkin pie spice is that warm, cozy flavor everyone loves—but store-bought blends can be overpriced, stale, or oddly unbalanced. This homemade pumpkin pie spice blend is quick to make, uses simple pantry spices, and tastes fresher than anything you’ll find on the shelf.
Whether you’re baking pies, flavoring coffee, or adding a cozy twist to everyday recipes, this DIY spice mix lets you control the flavor—and save money while you’re at it.

Why This Recipe Works

• Perfect balance of spices – Not too cinnamon-heavy
• Uses common pantry ingredients – No specialty shopping
• Fresher flavor than pre-mixed blends
• Customizable to suit your taste
• Budget-friendly and ready in minutes

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Ingredients

** You can find the full recipe ingredients and instructions on the printable recipe card below.

• Ground cinnamon
• Ground ginger
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground cloves
• Ground allspice

Instructions

** You can find the full recipe ingredients and instructions on the printable recipe card below.

1. Add all spices to a small bowl.
2. Whisk [paid link] until fully combined and evenly blended.
3. Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container.

That’s it—your pumpkin pie spice is ready to use.

Variations

• Extra cinnamon: Add an additional ½ teaspoon for a sweeter blend
• Less clove: Reduce cloves slightly if you prefer milder spice
• No allspice: Replace with extra nutmeg or ginger
• Chai-style twist: Add a pinch of ground cardamom

What to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice With (Sides / Pairings)

• Pumpkin pie, cheesecake, muffins, and quick breads
• Pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal
• Coffee, lattes, and hot chocolate
• Roasted sweet potatoes or squash
• Yogurt, granola, or whipped cream

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People Often Ask (FAQs)

What is pumpkin pie spice made of?
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of warm spices, usually cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. It contains no pumpkin.

Can I substitute this for store-bought pumpkin pie spice?
Yes. Use this homemade blend in equal amounts anywhere a recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice.

How long does homemade pumpkin pie spice last?
When stored properly, it stays fresh for up to 6 months.

Is pumpkin pie spice only for fall recipes?
No. It works well year-round in baked goods, breakfast recipes, and drinks.

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Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container away from heat and light
• Label with the date for freshness tracking
• For best flavor, use within 6 months
• Make a double batch to have on hand for baking season

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Final Thoughts

Once you try homemade pumpkin pie spice, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. It’s fresher, customizable, and always ready when you need a cozy flavor boost—no matter the season. Keep a jar in your pantry and you’ll always be one sprinkle away from fall vibes, any time of year.

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is super simple, takes 5-minutes and only 5-ingredients! It’s sugar-free and gluten-free, too.

5 from 2 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Seasoning

Servings 1 /2 cup

Calories 0 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
• 2 teaspoons Nutmeg [See Note 1]
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves [See Note 2] more or less to taste

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves (optional) until combined.
• Store in a small spice jar or container for up to 6 months. [See Note 3]

Notes

1). I use whole nutmeg seeds which I grate myself. It has such a beautiful flavor freshly grated. I buy the whole seeds in a bag ( 4-5 in a bag) usually on the International foods aisle of the grocery store. It’s also sometimes kept whole where other spices are sold. If you cannot find the whole nutmeg, you can use ground nutmeg at a 1:1 ratio. Either will do great in this spice blend.2). Cloves are not in the traditional mix but I like the warm winter flavor ground cloves adds to the spice blend. If you do not care for cloves, leave them out. 3). My husband is known for saving spice jars for our various seasoning blends. Today I’m storing our mix in a 1/2 cup jelly (canning) jar with metal lid and band. You can use any glass or plastic jar you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 0kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0g

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