Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is your shortcut to cozy autumn flavor. It’s a fragrant mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cardamom that makes everything from quick breads, pumpkin pie, to lattes taste like the holiday season wrapped in a sweater. Perfect for baking, gifting, or stirring into your morning coffee, this DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend brings instant warmth to your kitchen.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

There’s nothing quite like the smell of Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice wafting through the kitchen. It’s quick to make, far more flavorful than store-bought blends, and lets you control freshness, flavor and balance. Once you try this DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend, you’ll never go back to the pre-mixed jars.

Perfect for using in Pumpkin Streusel Breakfast Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brown Butter Graham Crust, and my super delicious Harvest Banana Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze.

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS DIY PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND

• Cinnamon: The backbone of the blend, cinnamon delivers sweet warmth and that unmistakable fall aroma we crave.
• Ginger: Adds a lively, slightly spicy kick that brightens the overall flavor.
• Nutmeg: Brings a rich, nostalgic note that pairs beautifully with pumpkin and cream.
• Cloves: Deep and aromatic, cloves add the bold warmth that defines classic pumpkin spice.
• Allspice: Offers hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in one, rounding out the blend with balance.
• Cardamom: A soft, citrusy-floral spice that adds elegance and lift to baked goods.

HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

1. Mix the Spices: Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
2. Store It Right Transfer the blend to a clean, airtight jar or spice container. Label with the date and name.
3. Use or Gift: For best flavor, use within 3 months. It makes a wonderful handmade gift, tie a little tag with “Pumpkin Pie Spice, made with love” and a few suggested uses or a favorite recipe.

Yield: About ¼ cup (40 g), enough for 6–8 pumpkin pies or several batches of holiday baking.

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE UPSCALED FOR GIFTING

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Small mixing bowl
• Small Whisk for blending 
• Airtight spice jar with clasp or bamboo lid or small mason jar
• Funnel (optional, for easy transfer)
• Measuring spoons or kitchen scale for larger gift batches
• Labels or tags (for gifting)
• Extra Small gift bags

WHEN TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

This recipe shines from September through February, aligning perfectly with fall and winter in the United States. The season for pumpkin harvests and comforting spice aromas that fill the home! These are the seasons when cozy baking is in full swing and pumpkin recipes dominate our kitchens. Most pumpkin spice ingredients: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, and cardamom, are harvested year-round in tropical regions, but autumn is when they reach peak use in American baking traditions.

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

This blend is pure autumn in a jar. Cinnamon gives it warmth, ginger brings the sparkle, nutmeg adds that nostalgic note, and cloves and allspice deepen the flavor. A tiny bit of cardamom adds floral and citrusy notes. It’s the little secret that makes pumpkin pie, lattes, and baked goods taste like a cozy afternoon in your favorite sweater.

Course Baking Ingredient, Condiment

Cuisine American, Holidays

Keyword DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend, Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 4kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (21 g)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger (5 g)
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg (4 g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice (2 g)
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
• Yield: About ¼ cup (40 g) enough for 6–8 pumpkin pies or several batches of holiday baking.

Optional Add-Ins to Experiment With. If you like to customize your spice blend, try adding one or two of these to suit your taste:

• Black Pepper ⅛ teaspoon: Adds a gentle warmth and depth without overpowering.
• Mace ¼ teaspoon: Slightly more delicate than nutmeg with a soft spiciness.
• White Pepper a tiny pinch: More mellow than black pepper but adds a hint of intrigue.

Instructions

• Mix the Spices: Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
• Store It Right: Transfer the blend to a clean, airtight jar or spice container. Label with the date and name.
• Use or Gift: For best flavor, use within 3 months. It makes a wonderful handmade gift, tie a little tag with “Pumpkin Pie Spice, made with love” and a few suggested uses, or a personal favorite recipe.

Notes

Tami’s Kitchen Notes

• Spices lose their potency and aroma over time, especially once ground, so try to use fresh ones if possible. A quick sniff test tells all, if it doesn’t make you smile, it’s time to refresh your spice rack.
• I like making this blend in small batches right before the holidays so everything I bake, from pumpkin scones to roasted nuts, has that irresistible, fragrant lift.
• It’s also a thoughtful homemade gift for friends, coworkers, or dinner hosts. Unlike a ready-made dessert, this lets them enjoy the warmth of the season whenever they’re ready to bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg