Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend
A simple blend of warm spices that takes just 5 minutes to make. Fresher and more cost-effective than store-bought, use it in all your favorite fall recipes and treats.
Servings: 6.75 teaspoon
Equipment
- Jar with a tight-fitting lid for storing
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- .5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- .25 teaspoon ground cloves
- .5 teaspoon ground allspice (see note for substitution)
Instructions
- Measure all the spices into a small bowl.
- Whisk together until well combined.
- Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for later.
Notes
- Allspice Substitute: If you don't have allspice, add an extra ¼ teaspoon of both cinnamon and nutmeg, and an extra pinch of clove.
- Make sure your spices are not stale before making this recipe. If they smell funky, musty, or barely smell at all, replace them.
- If your spices aren't very fresh, you may need to add more to the blend.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place like your pantry or kitchen cupboard away from your oven. Keep out of direct sunlight
- This blend will keep for about 1 to 2 years. If it loses its aroma over time, it's time to make a fresh batch.
- Feel free to adjust the ratios to suit your taste! Try adding a pinch of black pepper for extra depth, more cloves or ginger for spiciness, or increasing the cinnamon for a sweeter version.
- Use as a replacement for store-bought pumpkin spice, or sprinkle on buttered toast with sugar, add to your morning coffee, dust over roasted squash or sweet potatoes, or stir into chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg
