How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Use what you have in the pantry to make this spice blend.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 5 minutes

Here’s How:

1. Measure 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into a small bowl or cup.
2. Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
3. Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice or ground cloves.
4. Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
5. Stir to blend.
6. Makes 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Tips:

1. Use this blend in pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, cakes, cookies and custard.

What You Need:

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ginger, ground
• 1/8 tsp allspice

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into a small bowl or cup.
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice or ground cloves.
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

Yield: 1 teaspoon.

For a larger batch:

• 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or ground allspice

 Yield: 8-1/2 tablespoons.

Directions

• Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice may be used to prepare the following recipe : Spice Nuts. Or it may be used as a substitute for the spices called for in your favorite pumpkin pie recipe.