Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

This homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe takes 5 minutes to make! Perfect for coffee, baking, and more. Plus, grab some free fall printables!

Fall hits different when your kitchen smells like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Store-bought pumpkin pie spice? Meh. It’s alright, but we can do better. You deserve more than a mass-produced blend.

And guess what? Making your own pumpkin pie spice takes five minutes and tastes a million times better. Let’s skip the fluff and get straight to it. If you’ve got a spoon and some spices, you’re halfway there.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Forget filler spices and weak blends. This homemade mix is punchy, warm, and versatile enough to sprinkle on just about anything.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ tsp ground ginger
• 2 ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ tsp ground allspice
• 1 ½ tsp ground cloves

Directions:

Dump all the spices into a bowl. No need for fancy steps—just pour and stir.

Give it a good mix until the colors blend together evenly.

Store your pumpkin pie spice in a small glass jar with a tight lid (old spice jars work great).

Label it if you’re feeling organized—or don’t. Either way, it’ll taste amazing.

How to Use Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

This spice blend isn’t just for pumpkin pie. Get creative with it! I like throwing a pinch in my morning coffee grounds, sprinkling it over oatmeal, or using it in my sourdough pumpkin bread—because, yes, pumpkin bread and sourdough belong together.

Here are some of my favorite ways to use this homemade blend:

• Coffee: Skip the drive-thru. A pinch in your coffee grounds is all you need.
• Yogurt & Oatmeal: Sprinkle it right on top with some nuts and a drizzle of honey.
• Whipped Cream: Stir it into whipped cream to level up your pies, hot cocoa, or lattes.
• Pancakes: Add a few teaspoons to your pancake batter for a cozy, spiced breakfast treat.
• Cookies & Cakes: Swap this spice for cinnamon in any baking recipe—it won’t disappoint.

And because you’ve already got that fall vibe going, why not grab my printable fall bucket list? It’s packed with cozy ideas, like apple picking and making s’mores around a bonfire.

Pro Tip: Batch It for Gifts

Whip up a few jars and give them out as hostess gifts at Thanksgiving. Tie a little twine around the lid, and maybe even include a copy of my printable Thanksgiving planner to help friends stay organized for the big day. Everyone loves a thoughtful, homemade touch.

Go Make It!

There’s something special about taking five minutes to mix up a blend that smells like fall in a jar. No fillers, no fake stuff—just real flavor that elevates every bite.

And the best part? Once you see how easy it is, you’ll want to make other staples, like Italian dressing and homemade mayo. So grab your spices, get mixing, and enjoy the magic of homemade goodness.