Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Updated Oct 08, 2025
Learn to make homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice with this easy DIY recipe that uses common pantry spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
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HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE BLEND IS SOO GOOD!
I started making my own pumpkin spice recipe a few years ago, mostly because I got tired of running out halfway through baking season. It tastes better than store-bought and costs a lot less to make, especially if you already keep cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the pantry.
The mix has that perfect balance of warm spices, and I use it in everything from pumpkin pancakes to pumpkin oatmeal cookies to a pumpkin spice latte. It takes about two minutes to mix up my own pumpkin spice seasoning and lasts for months.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Pumpkin Pie Spice Ingredients
- Cinnamon: Look for Saigon cinnamon which is sweeter than Ceylon cinnamon making it best for baking.
- Ginger: If you are sensitive to the heat of ginger, use about ½ of what is called for in the recipe. Make sure the ginger powder you use is fairly new for the best flavor.
- Nutmeg: Using ground nutmeg is easiest here, but you can also great it fresh with a microplane if you only have whole nutmeg.
- Allspice: Many think this a blend of spices, but it’s a single spice that gets its name because it tastes like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. If you can’t find any, you can leave it out.
- Cloves: Cloves can be very strong, so feel free to drop this down to ½ teaspoon if you don’t love the flavor.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
- Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
Equipment
Notes
- My Top Tip: Use fresh spices. A good indicator that they are old and stale is to take a pinch of the spice and rub it between your fingertips. If the scent is weak and the flavor is subtle and bland, then it’s probably time to replace it.
- Storage: Keep homemade pumpkin pie spice in a cool dark place in a container with a tight-fitting lid to retain the most flavor and potency. When stored properly, pumpkin pie spice can generally keep for up to 2 years.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh spices. A good indicator that they are old and stale is to take a pinch of the spice and rub it between your fingertips. If the scent is weak and the flavor is subtle and bland, then it’s probably time to replace it.
- Use organic. To follow up on using fresh spices, organic is the best way to ensure you are getting the freshest product, and they have little to no preservatives.
- Add additional spice. This is the best classic blend of pumpkin pie spice, but feel free to add some others to the mix. Some flavors that will mix well with this are cardamon, dried citrus like orange or lemon, and chili for a little heat.
- Add some to a spice shaker. I love to shake a little of this on my coffee or oatmeal on busy fall mornings. Adding it to a shaker jar makes it easy to access.
Recipes to Make with Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Creamy Pumpkin Cold Brew
- No-Bake Pumpkin Balls
- Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
- Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Comments
thank you for the recipe. I gave it 3 stars because one thing that could be improved is to clearly state what proportions of spices go into the recipe. From the text it seems to imply equal part of each spice, BUT the picture of bowls to mix shows not equal amount of spices.
This creates confusion, makes people do guessing and could be turn-of for otherwise great site.
Thank you so much for your feedback! If you scroll to the very bottom, there’s the full recipe with all of the ingredients and measurements in the recipe card.
Great recipe! I loved being able to make my own!
Thank you!! Same here!