Learn how to make your own homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice with a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Having pumpkin pie spice on hand will open the door to all your fall recipes. Being able to make a homemade spice blend (like this gluten-free taco seasoning!) is super helpful when you are in a pinch!
The best part? You probably have everything you need in your spice cabinet.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Great in sweet and savory dishes
- Made from common spices
- Use in your favorite recipes
What's pumpkin pie spice made of?
It is a mix of simple spices and pantry staples-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.
Is pumpkin spice gluten-free?
Individual spices are generally gluten-free. 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. A store-bought version of a mix is more apt to have additives.
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
Ingredients
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and the full recipe instructions in the recipe card below.
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 and robust flavor, bitter, and subtly sweet.
How to make pumpkin pie spice
Step 1: Combine all individual ingredients-ground nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves-in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until all spices are integrated.
Step 2: Transfer to a storage container.
Storage
You'll need an airtight container like a small jar. Keep the homemade pumpkin spice blend in a cool, dry place. Give the jar a good shake before using it.
Serving suggestions
With a mix at your fingertips, you can use it in your favorite gluten-ree pumpkin recipes when the fall season rolls around, like:
- Gluten-free pumpkin cookies
- Pumpkin spice lattes
- Gluten-ree pumpkin bread and other quick breads (like sweet potato bread!)
- Pumpkin chocolate chip blondies
- Creamer for your cup of coffee
- Gluten-free pumpkin muffins
- Pumpkin breakfast cookies
FAQs
Apple pie spice primarily features a combination of cinnamon and similar spices found in pumpkin spice with the addition to cardamom. Pumpkin pie spice combines ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, for a more complex flavor profile.
Absolutely. If you are not a big fan of cloves or one of the other spices, you can lessen or omit It based on your preferences.
A standard 9-inch pumpkin pie typically contains 1 to 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
Want more pumpkin spice inspiration? Check out this gluten-free pumpkin cake and the links below. Like this keto pumpkin creme brulee!
More gluten-free pumpkin recipes
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📖 Recipe
Homemade DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until all spices are integrated.
- Store in an airtight jar or container.
Sarah
Looks delicious for the fall!