Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.

Making Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is simple and it saves a lot of money, too! It’s my go-to spice blend for Fall.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice is LIFE during the fall. I find myself sprinkling it on and adding it to just about everything during the autumn months. 

Needless to say, I go through a ton of Pumpkin Pie Spice during the Fall! It’s my go-to ingredient for all things Fall! And this stuff isn’t cheap; for a small 1-ounce jar, I usually pay around $3.99!

With my recipe, you can make quadruple the amount of Pumpkin Pie Spice for the price of one little jar from the grocery store!

What spices are in Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice are in the spice mix. 

How much Pumpkin Pie Spice do I need for a pumpkin pie?

For a standard 9-inch pumpkin pie, you’ll need 1 3/4 teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice.

10 Favorite Uses for Pumpkin Pie Spice:

1. Snickerdoodles. Instead of rolling the cookie dough in cinnamon & sugar, use this spice blend instead. Amazing!
2. Oatmeal. Sprinkle some of this spice blend on your oatmeal in the morning. Instead of using water in your oatmeal, use apple cider. Yum!
3. Spiced Nuts. Make sweet spiced nuts and use Pumpkin Pie Spice instead of the spices the recipe calls for.
4. Pasta. One of my favorite quick & easy dinners for fall is Buttered Pasta or Pasta with alfredo sauce with a little Pumpkin Pie Spice, and Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.
5. Rice Krispie Treats. Add a little to your Rice Krispie Treats, and you instantly have a fall dessert the kids will love. ***BONUS: Add some melted pumpkin spice candy melts to the top, and you’ve got a quick, easy, and fantastic fall dessert!
6. Smoothies. I like to make a vanilla protein smoothie and add a little pumpkin puree and this spice blend to it. Instant fall in a cup. Plus, it’s healthy, too.
7. Whipped Cream. Add a sprinkle to your freshly whipped cream, and top off your favorite fall pie. Divine!
8. Sugar Scrub. Make sugar scrub, add one teaspoon of this Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe for every cup of sugar in the recipe you use. Put it in a jar, wrap it with a bow, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous hostess gift. For more detailed instructions check out this Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub. 
9. Popcorn. Sprinkle a little on freshly popped and buttered popcorn; it makes a great snack.
10. French Toast. Use this spice blend instead of cinnamon. You’ll thank me later. 🙂

Cook’s Note:

• I highly recommend using freshly ground nutmeg for this recipe. I like the taste better, and it only takes a little extra effort.
• Usually, the best-priced spices are from Target, Walmart, and World Market (especially if you’re going to grind your own nutmeg). I would stay away from the grocery store unless you have a wicked good coupon deal!
• This spice blend will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

How much will 1/2 cup of this spice mix cost to make?

RECIPE COST: $3.01

PER TEASPOON COST: $0.13

This recipe will make 24 teaspoons of the spice mix. Or about 2 1/2 containers of spice mix from the grocery store. 

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

1/4 cup ground cinnamon – $0.48

2 Tablespoons ground ginger – $0.66

1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg – $1.17

1 Tablespoon ground allspice – $0.70

What do my Pumpkin Churro Waffles, Pumpkin Blossom Cake, Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Pumpkin Bread, Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip, and Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage and Sage all have in common? My homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice, of course!

Make 1/2 cup of Pumpkin Pie Spice

If you’re looking for another spice blend, then try my Homemade Apple Pie Spice!