How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice

Learn How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice at home with a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

Having pumpkin pie spice on hand will open the door to all your pumpkin spice desserts, recipes, and dreams. Like this keto pumpkin creme brulee!

It's easy to make at home, especially if you are in a pinch.

What's pumpkin pie spice? Made from a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, this warming combination of spices works in both sweet and savory recipes.

Some pumpkin spice mixtures omit the allspice, but this recipe uses just a hint of it.

What is the flavor profile for each of these spices?

 Cinnamon 

Sweet, spicy, and earthy, and slightly woody.

Ginger

Spicy, peppery, with lemony-citrus notes and a pungent kick.

Nutmeg

Warm, nutty, with hints of clove.

Allspice

spicy-sweet and peppery.

Cloves

Pungent, bitter, and subtly sweet.

Are spices safe for a gluten-free diet? 

Individual spices are generally gluten-free, but depending on how and where they are processed additional gluten agents may be added.

This could be from added wheat starch or wheat flour. Or, from cross-contamination in the place the spice was processed and packaged.

Tips for finding gluten-free safe spices. When in doubt, these tips will help ensure you are buying gluten-free spices:

• Avoid buying from bulk bins
• Check the label for the gluten-free status of the product
• Check the ingredient list

Want more pumpkin spice inspiration? Check out this gluten-free pumpkin cake and the links below!

Recipes with Pumpkin Spice

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Scones

Easy Pumpkin Granola

Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies

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