Pumpkin pie spice can be used a number of ways including warming up a cup of tea. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Autumn is all about pumpkins in the United States; large ones, small ones, different colored ones, maybe ones with stripes. Orange and flowers, especially mums, join pumpkins on door steps to welcome the cooler weather. And what better spice to have handy than pumpkin pie spice.

I started making my own spice mixes when I first made my homemade taco seasoning. I was able to adjust the mixture to my taste and now use taco seasoning in a variety of dishes including tacos.

The success of that combination inspired me to try my own pumpkin spice recipe.

Homemade spice is the best way to have good flavors. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

Pumpkin Pie Spice Ingredients

Pumpkin Pie Spice Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- Pinch of black pepperThe key to this recipe is to use fresh spices. I know, I have a cupboard full of old spices that should have been tossed years ago, too. Early fall I start to pick up fresh spices so I can blend my own.
Add to a bowl in equal amounts and mix well except for black pepper. You only want a pinch of that to bring out the other flavors.

Take your time mixing up the spices, you want the mixture well mixed. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins) — Take your time mixing up the spices, you want the mixture well mixed. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)

How to Store Pumpkin Pie Spice

Store in an airtight container. I re-use cleaned glass spice jars. You can also get jars at your local hobby stores.

How to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice

Add it to coffee: Mix pumpkin spice with your coffee grounds, or sprinkle it on your coffee.

2. Mix it into whipped cream: And then dollop over pies from pumpkin to apple and pecan.

3. Roast vegetables: Use pumpkin spice to season sweet vegetables like winter squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

6. Season popcorn: Give your popcorn a taste of fall by sprinkling on as you would salt.

7. Stir it into pancake batter: Use about 1/2 teaspoon per cup of batter.

Also toss out your old pumpkin pie spices, we all have them tucked away somewhere. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

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Do you have a favorite way to use pumpkin pie spice?

Charlotte

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

I started making my own spice mixes when I first made my homemade taco seasoning. I was able to adjust the mixture to my taste and now use taco seasoning in a variety of dishes.

The success of that combination inspired me to try my own pumpkin pie spice recipe.

The key to this recipe is to use fresh spices. I know, I have a cupboard full of old spices that should have been tossed years ago. And I do that every new year’s, clean out the cupboards of old spices and make a list of ones I need to replace.

This one is easy to make, the key is to try this recipe and adjust it to your taste.

To make:

Mix in a bowl. Store in air tight containers.

How to use:

Add it to coffee: Mix pumpkin pie spice with your coffee grounds, or sprinkle it on your coffee.

2. Mix it into whipped cream: And then dollop over pies from pumpkin to apple and pecan.

3. Roast vegetables: Use pumpkin pie spice to season sweet vegetables like winter squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

6. Season popcorn: Give your popcorn a taste of fall by sprinkling on as you would salt.

7. Stir it into pancake batter: Use about 1/2 teaspoon per cup of batter.

Do you have a favorite way to use pumpkin pie spice?

Charlotte