Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of "warm" spices, generally including some or all of the following: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, allspice, mace with cinnamon making up most of the mix. As cardamom becomes more popular, it is appearing in small amounts in this spice mix as well. The spices in pumpklin pie spice can be used in all sorts of baking, as well as some main or side dishes. Try it in a pumpkin stew or baked winter squash.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Makes about 2-1/2 teaspoons, enough for 1 pumpkin pie.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
from https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/
This sounds weird, but I always add a touch of freshly ground black pepper to my pumpkin pie filling. I got this tip from the genius kitchen crew over at King Arthur Baking and I am forever grateful. No one will even know it’s there except for you! And they will all be wondering what makes your pumpkin-spiced treats so much better than any they’ve tried before.
3 Tablespoons (21g) ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons (5g) ground ginger
1 and 1/2 teaspoons (4g) ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon (3g) ground cloves
1 teaspoon (2g) ground allspice
pinch ground black pepper (small pinch, less than 1/8 teaspoon)
Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. The ground ginger can clump, so whisk it very well to rid any clumps.
Pour spice mixture into your desired jar that seals well. A small funnel makes this step a little easier.
This homemade pumpkin pie spice mixture will last in a tightly sealed container until the individual spices’ expiration dates, which is typically 1–2 years.
Yield: about 5 Tablespoons
