Here's the pumpkin spice mix ratio to make your own spice blend perfect for any cozy fall baking!
I love using this spice blend in my pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin seed granola bars, and my pumpkin snack cake!
My homemade pumpkin pie spice mix
I started making my own spice mix when my sister who lives overseas asked me to mail her some... The small spice containers were so expensive, I knew I could make a more cost-effective version! Then I realized it's so simple to make, I could send her this recipe to make it too.
These flavours are not just for pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving! Honestly, as soon as cold evenings and mornings show the start of fall I start baking and making drinks with this spice (which is usually the first week of September in Alberta!).
I switch anything made with cinnamon for this spice mix all fall long (swapping cinnamon with a 1:1 ratio of pumpkin spice works perfectly)!
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What is pumpkin pie spice?
It is a mixture of warm spice to flavor pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, muffins, pumpkin cheesecakes, or anything to reflect the taste of pumpkin pie!
In McCormick pumpkin pie spice blend is cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice. Other blends also include cloves, or pepper.
Ingredients needed for pumpkin spice mix
Once you understand the flavors of each spice you can really adjust the ratios of homemade pumpkin spice mix to your liking. It's a mix of 4-5 spices, most people have majority of these spices already in their kitchen!
Basic pumpkin spice ratio
A common pumpkin spice mix follows this basic ratio:
- 4 parts cinnamon
- 3 parts ginger
- 1 part nutmeg
- ½ part cloves (optional)
- ½ part allspice (optional)
This blend creates a well-rounded flavor with cinnamon taking center stage, while the ginger adds a subtle warmth, and nutmeg and cloves bring a cozy, slightly spicy depth. Follow the recipe below for more details.
How I make homemade pumpkin spice mix
Step 1. Place all the fresh spices into a jar, secure the sealing lid and shake well. That's all! You have a lovely spice blend. Store in the sealed jar for up to 2 years.
Perfect as a fall gift
Swing top spice jars are perfect for making this spice mix into a present or the cutest take-home gift from a wedding or a fall party.
Top tips to take note of
- Check to see that all the spices you are using are still fragrant and flavorful, sniff sniff!
- Store this mix in a sealed jar with a label. It's important to keep the spice fresh and fragrant. You also want to remember what you have in your mix, write out the ingredients and record if you made a special ratio.
Customize your spice blend
- For a spicier kick:
If you enjoy a little more heat, increase the ginger to 4 parts instead of 3. Ginger provides that slight zing, which can balance the sweetness in desserts. - For a milder mix:
Tone down the cloves by reducing them to half a part or even omitting them entirely. Cloves can give quite a punch, so if you’re not a fan of that bold flavor, go easy on them. - Sweet and subtle:
To bring out more warmth and sweetness without making the mix too overpowering, keep cinnamon dominant, increasing it to 5 parts. - A secret ingredient: Expert baker Sally likes to add a pinach of black pepper to her pumpkin spice recipe! Add a little kick with some pepper.
Other recipes you may be interested in
Try my fall granola recipe with pumpkin seeds and maple syrup next!
Did you use this ratio for making your own pumpkin pie spice? Please take a minute to let me know what you think of this blog post. I read every comment, and it helps this tiny blog grow!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Ratio
Equipment
- sealing jar
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Place all these ingredients into a sealing jar. Shake everything together so it mixes well. This pumpkin spice mix will last for up to 2 years if stored in a cool dark place (like the cupboard). This makes ½ cup of pumpkin spice mix.
Notes
- Spicier: Increase the ginger to 4 parts instead of 3.
- Milder mix: Tone down the cloves by reducing them to half a part or even omitting them entirely.
- Sweet and subtle: Keep cinnamon dominant, increasing it to 5 parts.
- A secret ingredient: Add a pinach of black pepper to her pumpkin spice recipe! Add a little kick with some pepper.
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. Let's make snacktime nutrient-dense, and well, easy.
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