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Pumpkin Spice Recipes

What Is Pumpkin Pie Spice?

As the name suggests, pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices that’s traditionally used to make pumpkin pie. It’s typically made using a blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.

The exact spice ratios will vary from brand to brand, and recipe to recipe. Learn how to make homemade pumpkin pie spice if you don't have any on hand.

And know that although this is called “pumpkin pie” spice, it’s delicious in anything you’d otherwise add cinnamon or another warming spice to!

What Does Pumpkin Pie Spice Taste Like?

Cinnamon is the strongest flavor, with the additional spices lending the mixture depth and warmth. The nutmeg and allspice in particular really makes this DIY pumpkin pie spice blend stand out!

When mixed together, the blend of pumpkin pie spices tastes warm, fragrant, and slightly spicy.

Here you'll find all the pumpkin spice recipes! You may also want to check out Pumpkin Seed Recipes and Pumpkin Recipes.