Pumpkin pie spice substitute is a 1 minute, do-it-yourself recipe that adds amazing flavor to pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake and more! Made with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice, this homemade recipe is a great alternative when you don’t have pumpkin spice on hand.
Go-To Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute!
- Do-it-Yourself Spice – Make this pumpkin pie spice all by yourself by mixing together a few ingredients. That’s it!
- Long-lasting Freshness – This DIY spice can be stored for up to 3 years, staying fresh for a long time.
- The key ingredient in delicious fall recipes like pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin scones, and baked pumpkin donuts.
Do It Yourself Pumpkin Pie Spice
Fall baking has started and it already tastes so sweet! At my house, we’ve already gotten the ball rolling with pumpkin chocolate chip bars and maple glaze. But you know what always happens? We run out of pumpkin pie spice. So if you’ve been in the same situation, wondering “what can I use instead of pumpkin pie spice?”, try this substitute: homemade pumpkin pie spice. You can whip it up in 1 minute, and it’s ready to be used immediately.
What is Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Pumpkin pie spice is a popular fall-inspired seasoning that is made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. It’s used in many delicious recipes, like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin fluff, and inspires the autumnal, in-demand pumpkin spice latte.
What is in Pumpkin Pie Spice?
The ingredients that make up this recipe are simple: with a large base of cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg make up most of the spice, plus a hint of ground cloves and allspice to round it out to become the classic flavor you know. The following is a list of substitute spices for pumpkin pie spice:
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Allspice
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
Learning how to make this alternative is easy, with just 2 simple steps: adding the spices and whisking it all together. This do it yourself pumpkin pie spice can be used in pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin overnight oats, and more.
- Add ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice to a small bowl. Using a cute tiny whisk, whisk all spices together until well mixed.
- Store this do it yourself mix in an airtight spice jar in a cool, dark environment.
How to Store
Store your sub for pumpkin pie spice in an airtight spice jar <— like this one. Keep it in a cool, dark place like a windowless pantry so it can last longer. This homemade spice can last up to 3 years—but make sure the to check the expiration date on the ingredients you’re using and ensure that they’re similarly dated, with the longest possible window of freshness.
- DIY Spice Jars – Am I the only one who has fun making homemade spices and filling one jar after another to have my own DIY spice rack? 🙂
- Tiny Whisk – the beautiful gold whisk you see in these pics.
- Spice Jar Labels – cute labels already printed out, in case you already have jars on hand.
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Recipes For Your Homemade Spice
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Add all Pumpkin Pie Spice ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
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Use airtight containers like this spice jar set to keep homemade pumpkin pie spice fresh as long as possible. Store in a cool, dark environment.
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Use in pumpkin cake, pumpkin donuts and more.
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- This spice can last up to 3 years, depending on the expiration dates on the spices you’re using—check to make sure they’re as fresh as possible.
Calories: 21kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 45mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
