Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipes
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Choose your famous Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.
What else is the spice used for?
An unique spicy pumpkin pie spice
There is a very good chance you already have all you need to make this wonderful, warm spice combination yourself. Pumpkin Pie Spice is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. You will find some recipes that have additional ingredients such as cardamom or mace. Pumpkin Pie Spice is very easy to make at home. You simply combine the ingredients into an airtight container and shake to mix. What could be easier?
A better pumpkin pie spice
If you don’t keep a multitude of spices in your cupboard, you can easily purchase ready-made Pumpkin Pie Spice from your local grocer. You’ll find it in the spice section of the baking aisle along with the extracts.
Why you should make your own pumpkin pie spice?
Making your own spice costs less than buying a big jar of something pre-made, that has more than you can use in a single season. Most likely you already have all the ingredients for this spice. It’s also better to make smaller batches so that you use up the blend before it starts to go stale and loses its flavor and character. Finally, you can modify the blend to what you like: go for more cinnamon or no cloves if you can’t stand the flavor. Once you’ve make your own, you’ll never want to buy a commercial blend again.
Do you know the cousin to pumpkin pie spice? Hint China.
Yes the Chinese Five Spice is also good in pumpkin pies? So here you will also find some recipes for Chinese Five Spice Powder. This can be purchased ready-made, but it could be more difficult to find. If your local grocery store doesn’t carry it, you might see if there is an Asian or international market nearby. Still having trouble? You can check with your grocery store manager about ordering it in for you or try making your own with one of the recipes below.
Keep in mind what we said earlier- your spices should enhance the flavor of your pie, not overwhelm it. Use half as much you might put in. You can always add more later.
Feel free to use any of these recipes to substitute for pumpkin pie spice.
Give it a fast taste test.
After mixing in the spices, take a tablespoon of the pumpkin mixture, add it to a microwave save dish like a tea cup. Cook it for about a minute and cool. If the taste is not right, add more spices.
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipes
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—Ingredients—
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE #1
Yield: 5 tablespoons
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
Directions
Combine spices in a small bowl, mix well to combine. Store in a small jar or spice container.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE #2
Yield: 1 1/2 teaspoonS
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
Combine all ingredients. If you make extra, store in an airtight container.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE #3
Yield: 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
Big pinch of cardamom (or you can substitute mace)
Directions
Blend all spices together, working out any lumps that might occur. Store in an old spice jar.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE #4
YIELD: about 5 tablespoons
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
Directions
1. Combine all the spices in a small bow and mix well. Store in an air tight small jar or spice container.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE RECIPE #5
Yield: 3 teaspoons
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (half of 1/4 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (scant)
1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
Directions
1. Stir or shake ingredients together.
2. Store in a closed small air tight container.
Chinese Five Spice Recipes
CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER RECIPE #1
Yield: 4 teaspoons
1 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper
1 teaspoon ground star anise
1-1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Directions
Combine all ingredients in small airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place.
CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER RECIPE #2
Yield: 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon ground star anise
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
Directions
Mix the spices together and store in an airtight jar.
CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER RECIPE #3
Yield: 3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon whole star anise
1 teaspoon Szechuan pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
6-10 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Directions
Measure ingredients to start. You’ll adjust as you see fit.
Place a dry pan over medium high heat, place spices in pan, breaking up cinnamon and star anise.
When the spices get warmed up, you’ll be drawn over the pan, inhaling the scent. Notice little black seeds coming out of the Sichuan pepper, the fennel starting to darken?
Take the pan off the heat and pour the spices onto a plate to cool.
Once cooled, place in spice grinder and buzz it up.
CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER RECIPE #4
Yield: 5 1/2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons ground star anise
2 tablespoons ground fennel seeds
2 teaspoons crushed cassia
2 teaspoons crushed Szechuan peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
Combine ground star anise, ground fennel seeds, crushed cassia, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, and ground cloves.
This spice is not just for pies
You know you can use this spice in others other than pies to add a little Fall to:
How To Make Pumpkin Spice Lattes (Even Better Than Starbucks!)
Why not sprinkle some of this yummy dust over squash and roast with some butter?
Add the spice to some whipping cream.
Transform any creamy yogurt to a Fall delight.
Put it in ice cream, go for it.
All you coffee addicts can now spice up your Lattes better than Starbucks.
So as Fall comes and goes, use Pumpkin Pie Spice to brighten up your day as Fall leaves turn red, orange, and yellow any time of the year.
