Pumpkin Spice Mix
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This Pumpkin Spice Mix recipe will become a vital part of your Autumn baking. If you adore pumpkin spice season then you will be reaching for this homemade blend again and again. It’s an easy to make assembly job, doesn’t require grinding spices and will make all your bakes taste incredible this season.
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In the US this is a pantry staple but you can’t really buy Pumpkin Spice Mix UK in most supermarkets over here. Although I’m happy to say it’s very easy to make your own and uses common spices that I’m sure you already have in your larder.
If you love to stalk coffee shops from the 1st September for that first whiff of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte then you’ll adore this recipe so you can actually create your own Pumpkin Spice recipe which you can sprinkle to your hearts content over all your hot drinks, bakes and breakfasts from here until Christmas.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This is a 5 minute assembly job. So quick and easy.
- If you like pumpkin spice and all things nice then you need to whip yourself up a batch of pumpkin pie spice.
- Your homemade spice blend will taste so much better than store-bought versions so it’s well worth the 5 minutes.
- Perfect for your pumpkin recipes including your favourite Pumpkin Spice Bread.
If you love all things pumpkin spice then you need to head to the original source for this fantastic Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe for a real sweet treat over the holiday season.
Is Pumpkin Spice the same as Mixed Spice?
These spice blends do have similar ingredients but Pumpkin Spice is more cinnamon heavy and British Mixed Spice includes ground coriander as one of its dominant spices.
Read this recipe for comparison >>> British Mixed Spice Recipe
Is Pumpkin Spice just allspice?
No, these are completely different. Allspice (also known as myrtle pepper) is a single origin spice which is dried and ground from the allspice berry. Pumpkin Spice is a blend of several different spices.
The taste of allspice is intense, rich and fruity. You might find allspice included with other spices in a recipe as allspice alone can be very overpowering. Pumpkin Spice has a broader flavour with the complex blend of different spices.
What is Pumpkin Spice Mix made of?
The following individual spices make the perfect blend:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cloves
How to make it
For full recipe instructions go to the recipe card at the end of this post.
Place all your spices in a jar and give a really good shake until all the spices are evenly blended.
Tips for best results
- Use freshly opened packets of spices to create this blend if you can. Spices grow stale quickly so use the newest spices you can.
- It is easiest to use pre-ground spices that you can quickly shake up in a jar. However, if you want to go a step further for even better flavour then you can grind up the whole spices in a spice grinder.
- Shake up your spices in an airtight container that has a bit of headroom so there is space for the spices to mingle and combine properly.
- I recommend using an old spice jar to store it in, but make sure you use a glass jar that has been used for similar spice flavours (like an old cinnamon jar) as the flavours do tend to linger even after a good wash.
How long does it keep for?
This Pumpkin Pie Spice keeps for up to 2 years if stored in a cool dark and dry place out of direct sunlight.
Recipes to use your Pumpkin Spice Mix
- Gluten-Free Homemade Pumpkin Pie
- Also works really well with sweet potatoes in this Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Cake
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Buttercream
- Pumpkin Jam
- Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
- Pumpkin Bread
- Spiced Pumpkin Date Cookies
- For the best pumpkin spice latte sprinkle a bit of your own pumpkin pie spice over the top.
- Gorgeous in Hot Chocolate.
- Pasta sauces
- Also delicious sprinkled over ice creams, yoghurts, custard and porridge
I urge you to give this Pumpkin Spice Mix a try if you can’t get enough pumpkin spice products. If you do then please leave a comment below and give the recipe a rating which helps others find the recipe on Google. If you then go on to use this recipe as a launch pad for your own culinary creation then I’d also love it if you’d share it and tag me on Instagram. It is so lovely for me to see your versions and variations of my recipes.
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Pumpkin Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all the spices in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and blend them completely together by shaking the jar for a minute or so.
- Store in a cool dark place.
I only use Ceylon cinnamon as Chinese cinnamon is toxic