Make your own homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice with a cozy blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. This simple mix brightens fall baking and adds warm depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
Keeping pumpkin pie spice on hand makes it easy to flavor seasonal favorites and everyday recipes. The great news: you likely already have everything you need in your spice cabinet.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes
- Made from common pantry spices
- Easy to prepare and store for frequent use
What’s pumpkin pie spice made of?
Pumpkin pie spice is a straightforward blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Together these warming spices create a balanced profile that complements pumpkins, squashes, baked goods, drinks, and more.
Some blends leave out allspice, but a small amount adds a pleasant peppery-sweet note.
Is pumpkin spice gluten-free?
Individual spices are generally gluten-free, but processing and packaging can introduce gluten-containing additives or cross-contamination. Store-bought blends are more likely to contain fillers, so read labels carefully if you need a strict gluten-free product.
Tips for finding gluten-free safe spices
To reduce the risk of gluten contamination:
- Avoid bulk bins when possible
- Choose products labeled gluten-free
- Check ingredient lists for wheat-based additives
Ingredients
Below are quick notes on each spice used. The full ingredient amounts are in the recipe card further down.
Cinnamon — sweet, warm, and slightly woody.
Ginger — peppery with citrusy, pungent notes.
Nutmeg — warm and nutty with subtle clove undertones.
Allspice — spicy-sweet and lightly peppery.
Cloves — bold, pungent, and slightly sweet-bitter.
How to make pumpkin pie spice
Step 1: Place ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl. Whisk until evenly blended.
Step 2: Transfer the mix to an airtight jar or container and label with the date.
Storage
Store the pumpkin pie spice in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. For best flavor, use within six to twelve months. Shake the jar before each use to recombine any settled spices.
Serving suggestions
Having this mix ready makes it simple to add fall flavor to many recipes, including:
- Pumpkin cookies and pumpkin chocolate chip blondies
- Pumpkin spice lattes and coffee creamers
- Pumpkin bread and other quick breads
- Pumpkin muffins and breakfast cookies
- Granola, oatmeal, and yogurt toppings
FAQs
Apple pie spice often emphasizes cinnamon and similar warm spices and may include cardamom. Pumpkin pie spice typically blends cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for a richer, slightly spicier profile.
Yes. You can reduce or omit any spice you dislike—for example, use less cloves if they feel too strong.
A typical 9-inch pumpkin pie uses about 1 to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, depending on how spiced you like it.
More gluten-free pumpkin recipes
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (Soft and Chewy)
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Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan)
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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Granola
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📖 Recipe
Homemade DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
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Store in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry place.