Pumpkin Spice

This homemade pumpkin spice recipe makes organic pumpkin pie spice with Ceylon cinnamon for healthy pumpkin spice, better than store-bought.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

This homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe creates a well-balanced spice blend. It is quick, easy, healthier, and more cost-effective than buying it at the store. 

Pumpkin spice ingredients can vary. I use organic Ceylon cinnamon in pumpkin spice instead of cassia cinnamon, since cassia cinnamon can be toxic in large quantities, and I consume a lot of cinnamon. I have never found a store-bought pumpkin spice with Ceylon cinnamon, which is one of the reasons I make my own pumpkin spice. Making your own pumpkin pie spice also allows you to make a large batch and adjust the ingredient ratios to your taste.

Pumpkin pie spice is a versatile spice blend. You can add it to bread and muffins, desserts, breakfast recipes, and even savory dinner recipes like pasta! I have included some ideas to try below. I hope you enjoy!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Ingredients

Homemade pumpkin spice ingredients can easily be adjusted to taste. Here are the 5 ingredients in pumpkin spice. I always use organic spices.

• Cinnamon – I use organic Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon, or “true cinnamon,“ is healthy, while the Cassia variety can be toxic in large amounts.
• Ginger – I love ginger for the warm, peppery, and slightly sweet flavor that it adds. It also has many health benefits.
• Nutmeg – Nutty, earthy, slightly sweet, and a little spicy.
• Allspice – Allspice is only one spice, also known as Jamaica pepper or myrtle pepper. It tastes like a combination of cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, and nutmeg, which makes it a great addition to a chai spice mix.
• Cloves: Ground cloves add a warm, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor with a noticeable spiciness and bitterness.

Ways to Use Pumpkin Spice

There are many ways to use pumpkin spice other than to make pumpkin pie or a latte, and these easy recipes are a great way to use it!

• Baked Pears
• French Toast
• Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
• Homemade Granola
• Pear Bread
• Smoothie Bowl
• Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
• Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Alfredo
• Pumpkin Hummus 
• Pumpkin Muffins
• Pumpkin Pie Fudge
• Waffles

If you enjoyed this spice blend, try this Homemade Cajun Seasoning next!

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

Homemade pumpkin pie spice is super quick and easy to make! Just add the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to a spice jar or small mason jar. Seal the jar and shake well to combine.

You can also add all the ingredients to a bowl, stir well to combine, then store in an airtight container. This is the best way to make a larger batch since you can easily double, triple, or quadruple the ingredients, and adjust to your taste.

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