Description
Skip the store-bought version and make this warm, fragrant pumpkin pie spice right at home. This blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves comes together in minutes and adds cozy flavor to pies, muffins, cookies, pancakes—anything that needs a little fall love. A tiny pinch of white pepper is the twist that sets this recipe apart—it adds a faint tingle and balances the sweetness with just a whisper of depth.
Equipment:
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Small glass spice jar or container
- Labels or masking tape (for dating the jar)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and white pepper to a small bowl.
- Whisk the spices together until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
- Pour the blended spice into an airtight container or small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Label the jar and store it in a cool, dry pantry away from light or heat.
Notes
Most homemade pumpkin spice blends stick to the big five—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. This version includes just a whisper of ground white pepper. It doesn’t make it spicy, but it adds the faintest note of contrast that brings out the earthiness of the cloves and deepens the aroma. It’s subtle, but once you notice it, you won’t go back.
This blend keeps its flavor best when stored in a dark place in an airtight container. If your spices are fresh, this will stay fragrant and punchy for up to 2 years. Use 1 to 2½ teaspoons in recipes like pumpkin pie, cookies, quick breads, and lattes.
Want to scale up? Just keep the ratio the same.
Serving Suggestions:
- Stir into pancake batter or oatmeal
- Mix into cream cheese or butter for spreads
- Add to whipped cream or yogurt
- Sprinkle on roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 6
