DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice (The Perfect Ratio!)

Hi hi! I am just popping in to share this recipe with you for an easy at home Pumpkin Pie Spice! We can't get it easily where I live, and I know not everyone can. So instead of having to search what to use instead of pumpkin spice, here we go - make your own! However, the main reason that I like to make my own is so that I can control what spices go in. This is a great option if you prefer your pumpkin spice baking a bit more ginger forward or with a little more of another spice, so making your own is great!

This pumpkin pie spice mix obviously works great in a pumpkin pie recipe, but I also love to use it in my Pumpkin Spice Cookies!

You can also sub the cinnamon for this pumpkin pie spice in my cinnamon sugar recipe for a deliciously spiced sugar!

What even is Pumpkin Spice?!

I get this question a lot. No, this recipe does not have pumpkin in it. It is called pumpkin spice because it is made up of the spices that are used in a pumpkin pie. There are all the usual suspects, but I have also added in a little bit of cardamom into mine because I love how it tastes. If you don't, leave it out. If you like more or less of a different spice, switch that up too. That's the best part - you can do whatever you like.

What spices are in Pumpkin Spice?

I have the usual suspects here- mainly cinnamon which acts as a great base. I then added ginger, and then nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and just a little cardamom for warmth.

If you can, try and make sure that your spices are fresh. The fresher they are the stronger the flavour will be. Believe it or not, spices do have an expiration date! Store them as airtight as possible to keep them fresh.