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This DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version!  Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!
This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

Happy Fall everyone!  OK, I know that yesterday was actually the first day of Fall, but you get the idea.  You may have noticed that things have been a little slow around here this month.  That is because for the first two weeks of September I was on vacation, and the last week or so I have been working on a project that you will see in a few weeks.  Also, wow, vacations really throw you for a loop, right?  I mean, don’t get me wrong, it was amazing and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.  But it is so hard to get back into a routine after being out of it for so long.  But we’ll get there, folks.  We’ll get there.

This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

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I wanted to launch the fall season with this easy DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix.  I love pumpkin pie spice, I use it in everything from smoothies to waffles.  And I used to always buy it, but that was before I realized it was so much better to mix my own.  I find that the store-bought version tends to be dominated by cinnamon, and although I love cinnamon, I also want to taste the nutmeg, clove, ginger and allspice.  So when I made my own mix I made sure that they were all co-starring together.  Making your own mix is great because you can customize the flavors to be exactly how you want them.

This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

One thing to note about making this mix that I feel strongly about – please buy whole nutmeg and grate it yourself rather than buying ground nutmeg!  The difference in flavor is remarkable, and the whole nutmeg will last for a very long time.  I have a cute little grater that also has a storage compartment for the nutmeg, but unfortunately I don’t think they make it anymore because I can’t find it anywhere online.  You can also just store the whole nutmeg in a glass jar and use a microplane* to grate it.  This is also another reason I love buying bulk spices.  Rather than buy five jars of different spices, you just fill a few baggies with the amount you need from the bulk spice section.  It is cheaper AND the spices are often fresher.

This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

This DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix is perfect to have on hand for all of your holiday baking!  I often just use it in place of cinnamon to give baked goods a little something extra.  What are you looking forward to baking with it?

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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice

Prep 5 minutes
Total 5 minutes
This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and so much better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg*
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions 

  • Mix together all spices and store in an airtight container

Notes

*Buy whole nutmeg and grate it yourself! It is very easy to do, and the fresh flavor is so much better. The whole nutmeg will also last so much longer than ground nutmeg.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Baked Goods/Breads, Seasonings
Cuisine: American
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

Adapted from The Kitchn

This pumpkin pie spice mix is so easy to make, and way better than the store bought version! Just five spices will make all your fall baking complete!

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Hello! I’m Meghan.

I am so glad that you are here! I am the recipe developer, photographer, and writer here at my blog Fox and Briar. I am a passionate, self-taught home cook and believe that most things are better homemade and that good food doesn’t need to be complicated.

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6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Oh girl, you know I was totally just swooning over these photos since I saw them on Twitter! 🙂 You already know I love those measuring spoons… but now onto the recipe! So cool that you created your own recipe for DIY pumpkin pie spice. These photos are so beautiful. Also, I’m so glad you had a great time on vacay! I would say good luck on getting back into the swing of things, but from the looks of your blog, they’re already back on point! 😉 NICE!! Love this, pinned! xo

  2. I am making this today in preparation for the Apple Cider Waffles recipe from your earlier recipes. It is also just that time of year when I’m reaching for all those spices! Turning 4 or 5 jars of spices into a much smaller space-user is DEFiNETLY an appeal!
    Having fresher spices makes me feel happy, so it’s a very timely suggestions.
    Your pictures! Wow! They just make Autumn seem so cozy & warm~?????

  3. I need to start buying my own spices in bulk! I’m a big fan of the Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice because it’s so dang convenient, but I should probably bite the bullet and grate my own! I can imagine how amazing it must smell!