Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Description
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and optionally cloves. The combination offers a warm, fragrant seasoning that enhances pumpkin-flavored desserts and beverages. Measuring and mixing the spices provides a convenient all-in-one blend that replaces individual spices in your recipes.
The mix is designed to maintain freshness if stored properly in a sealed jar away from heat and light for up to six months. This allows you to prepare the blend in batches, ensuring consistent flavor without frequent measuring.
Using freshly ground spices or whole spices ground just before mixing can improve flavor intensity. This spice blend is flexible for larger batches and suitable for gifting when packaged in decorative jars.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger (add more to taste)
- 2 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (add more to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice aka pimento
- 1 teaspoon cloves optional, ground
Instructions
- Measure out the dry ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix with a dry spatula or whisk.
- Store in a cool place in sealed jar or container for up to 6 months.
- Add a note that it should be stored in a cool dry place that is out of direct sunlight.
Notes
- The spice blend yields about 6 tablespoons and should be sealed promptly after mixing to preserve flavor.
- Using fresh spices or grinding whole spices before mixing enhances the blend's freshness and aroma.
- Store the blend in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to 6 months.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled to make larger batches for gifting, using mason jars or decorative containers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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