Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe (Quick & Easy DIY!)

Why buy another spice jar when you can make your own? This DIY pumpkin pie spice recipe is everything that fits in a jar: and it makes a great gift!

It’s that time of year: A shower has gripped the morning air. Even though I’m in flip flops and we have basil in our garden… I’m already craving pumpkin spice! Yes, it’s a bit cliche. On the other hand, why not kiss the pumpkin? We’ve seen pumpkin season being pushed back earlier and earlier over the years thanks to masterful marketing of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. But, you know what? This year we’re ready… with a delicious homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe!

What’s in Pumpkin Pie Spice?

So, what is actually in Pumpkin Pie Spice? We’re glad you asked. This delicious blend of spices tastes like a fluffy blanket, a cup of tea and a scented candle. Here are the secrets of pumpkin spice:

• Cinammon
• Ginger
• pimento
• cloves
• nutmeg

This magical combination of 5 spices has the power to melt the heart of your grumpy boss or grumpy mother-in-law. So get ready! Once this life-changing substance makes its way into your pantry, things will never be the same again.

Tips for making Pumpkin Spice

OK, we’re kidding. But this pumpkin pie spice recipe is really fun! A few reasons to make it yourself instead of buying it at the store:

• Chances are you already have these spices in your pantry.
• It’s a small batch. To read: The spices will be fresh And They prevent a 5-year-old glass from gathering dust in the back of the cupboard.
• You can make them for gifts! What teacher or neighbor would turn down a jar of homemade pumpkin pie spice?

Now, many recipes call for you to whisk the spices together and then pour them into a jar. But why bother messing up a bowl and whisk? Here is our method: Simply put all the spices in a jar, close the jar and shake! Spices spread evenly in seconds.

Recipes using pumpkin pie spice

Most A Couple Cooks recipes call for real spices (cinnamon, ginger, etc.). Here are some ideas for using this pumpkin pie spice recipe!

Or add pumpkin pie to any of these recipes by adding pumpkin pie spice!

This recipe is…

Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and sugar-free.