This homemade pumpkin spice recipe is quick and easy to make and so versatile! This homemade pumpkin pie spice substitute can also be used as a gift for use in baked goods all year long.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

While you can purchase pre-made spice blends, it is very easy and more cost-effective to make your own spice blends.

Made from warm, aromatic spices that you most likely already have in your pantry, this homemade pumpkin spice substitute can be used in any recipe that lists pumpkin spice.

Using Pumpkin Spice

This pumpkin spice blend can be used 1:1 in place of pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin spice has so many uses including:

Sprinkle on top of coffee
Use in muffins, scones, cakes, and pancakes
Sprinkle on oatmeal
Mix a pinch through yoghurt
Mix with a little sugar and use to make cinnamon toast
Add a small amount to cookie dough such as sugar cookies
Mix a small amount through icing
Use in pumpkin pies or apple pies
Mix through a cheesecake
Use in pumpkin donuts
Add to pumpkin banana bread with chocolate chips

Ingredients for making Homemade Pumpkin Spice

To make around 6 TBSP, you will need:

2 TBSP Ground Cinnamon
4 tsp Ground Ginger
2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
2 tsp Ground Allspice
1 tsp Ground Cloves

While these are the usual ingredients used in pumpkin spice, feel free to adjust it to suit your taste. Try adding a little cardamon, black pepper, or ever star anise. Or, leave out the spices that you don’t enjoy.

Making Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Add all of the spices into a small bowl.

Combine well until evenly blended.

Storing Pumpkin Spice

Make sure to check the individual expiration dates of the spices that you use which should help you work out how long this spice should last for.

I recommend you store in an airtight glass jar in a dry place at room temperature for up to one year.

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