Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice (Substitutions and Uses)

Step 1

Measure out the amounts of each spice and add to a bowl. I recommend sifting all the spices into the bowl – this can help with the spices that tend to clump (like ginger).

Step 2

Use a spoon/whisk to combine all the spices.

Step 3

Decant the prepared pumpkin pie spice into a spice jar or spice tin.

Step 4

Top tip (optional step): for even more aromatic pumpkin pie spice, I recommend you "bloom" the spices first. To do so, add the whole cinnamon and cloves to a large skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring often until they smell fragrant. This will enhance the flavors in the spices and lift your homemade pumpkin pie spice to new impressive levels!

Step 5

Powder the spices. You can use a grater to grate the spices. Alternatively, you can use a grain/spice/coffee grinder and grind them all together. (Check the FAQ for conversion amounts).

Step 6

Decant the prepared pumpkin pie spice into a spice jar or spice tin and store away.

Step 7

The shelf life of your pumpkin pie spice blend will largely depend on how fresh all your spices are, to begin with. When using fresh spices, the shelf life will extend for several years. However, when making the spice blend from already opened/not new spices, I aim to use them within 12 months. While they're OK to use after that, the spice will lose potency over time.To make the most of the pumpkin spice shelf life, place it in a cool, dark location in an airtight jar (avoid any liquid entering the pot).