Pumpkin Spice Recipe
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Pumpkin Spice Recipe
Description
The Pumpkin Spice Recipe combines four ground spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, blended evenly. The mixture is versatile for use in pumpkin pies, lattes, baked goods, or other dishes requiring pumpkin spice flavor. By adjusting the proportions or scaling the recipe, you can tailor the quantity to your needs. The straightforward preparation method involves simply combining the spices and using the blend as a substitute for commercial pumpkin pie spice in any recipe.
The warm and fragrant qualities of these spices work together to create the signature flavor associated with pumpkin spice, offering a mix of sweet, spicy, and slightly peppery notes. The blend can also enhance non-pumpkin dishes that benefit from a similar spice profile. Since the blend is dry, it stores well in an airtight container, keeping its potency over several months, making it convenient to have on hand during the fall and winter seasons.
For those wishing to prepare larger quantities, multiplying the ingredients by five can fill a typical storage container, allowing for easy replenishment throughout the season. This also reduces the need for frequent batch preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Combine cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a small bowl.
- Stir or whisk until well combined.
- Use in recipes that call for pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice (use the amount called for in the recipe that you are following).
Notes
- Store pumpkin spice in an airtight container to retain freshness for several months.
- Multiplying the recipe by five provides enough blend to fill standard spice containers for seasonal use.
- Use the blend as a direct substitute for pumpkin pie spice in baked goods and drinks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | -0.5Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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