Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

The other day I decided to take a look at the “freshness” date on my pumpkin pie spice… Let’s just say that it probably hasn’t been fresh for quite some time. I swear I just bought that spice yesterday, but that’s not really possible unless yesterday was 2010. So, instead of buying a whole knew bottle that would live in the back of my pantry for the next three years, I decided to whip up my own batch of Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Originally posted 9-1-2013, updated 10-10-2020.

A small wooden bowl with spices, surrounded by pinecones, pumpkins, and leaves

So whether you just want to make your homemade pumpkin pie spice fresh when you need it, or you can’t find the store bought version in your area, you can use this recipe and formula to make as much or as little as you need, when you need it.

Adjust the Batch Size

The recipe below makes about a half cup of pumpkin pie spice, which you can keep in a sealed tight container for about a year. To make a smaller quantity, just adjust the number in the “servings” box below and all the ingredients will automatically adjust, or just follow an approximate ratio of 8:2:2:2:1 (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, clove).

How to Use Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Thanks to the popularity of the notorious PSL (pumpkin spice latte), adding pumpkin pie spice to just about anything is game these days. Try adding your homemade pumpkin pie spice to:

muffins
pancakes
smoothies
oatmeal
cookies
granola
coffee creamer
sprinkle a little on your coffee grounds before brewing
vanilla yogurt
cream cheese
homemade ice cream
banana bread

Does Pumpkin Pie Spice Expire?

Like all dried herbs and spices, the potency of this spice mix will slowly degrade over time. The freshness of this homemade pumpkin pie spice is only as good as the oldest ingredient used, so make sure all your spices are nice and fresh before preparing this blend. Once combined, store the homemade pumpkin pie spice in an air-tight container, away from sunlight, for about one year.