You don't need to buy pre-made pumpkin pie spice at the store. Make your own spice mix using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. By making your own spice mix, you can adjust the amount to your liking and save money as well. You can store this spice mix for up to 1 year and use it on pumpkin pie, coffee, toast, and roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. (8 grams) cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp. (2 grams) ginger powder
- tsp. (1 gram) allspice (Jamaican pepper)
- tsp. (1 gram) clove powder
- tsp. (1 gram) mace or cardamom powder
- tsp. (1 gram) nutmeg powder
Makes 2 tbsp. (14 grams) seasoning
Step
Method 1 of 2: Mixing and Storing Seasonings
Step 1. Measure out all the spices and put them in a bowl
Add 1 tbsp. (10 grams) cinnamon powder, 2 tbsp. (2 grams) ginger powder, tsp. (1 gram) allspice, tsp. (1 gram) clove powder, tsp. (1 gram) mace or cardamom powder, and tsp. (1 gram) nutmeg powder into a plate or bowl.
- It doesn't matter if you use ready-made spice powder. However, the fresh ground spices themselves have a sharper taste.
- You can increase the number easily. Double or triple the required amount of ingredients, and mix in a larger bowl.
Step 2. Whisk all ingredients until well blended
Break up any lumps and continue to beat the ingredients until the spice mixture turns evenly brown.
If you don't have a whisk, you can use a fork or spoon
Step 3. Store this pumpkin pie spice in an airtight container at room temperature
Use small jars or used spice containers that can be tightly closed. Do not place the spices in direct sunlight so the aroma can last longer.
- Try using a funnel to put the spices into a storage container or jar.
- Try to use this pumpkin pie spice for up to 1 year.
Method 2 of 2: Using Pumpkin Pie Seasoning
Step 1. Use 1 tsp. (10 grams) spices for making pumpkin pie
So you no longer need to measure the cinnamon, cloves and ginger needed to spice up pumpkin pie. Just use the spice mix you have made. Mix and stir the seasonings with the pie ingredients, then bake your pie according to the directions in the recipe.
Step 2. Mix 1 tsp. (2 grams) of pie spice into the whipped cream or frosting
Make your favorite buttercream or whipped cream even more flavorful. Add your homemade seasonings to the heavy cream or buttercream ingredients, then beat the mixture until the cream thickens or the frosting expands.
If you want to make cream cheese using pumpkin pie spice, soften one packet of cream cheese until it reaches room temperature. Next, beat the pie spices and sugar as desired. Spread this cream cheese on the bagel (bread that looks like a donut)
Step 3. Mix pumpkin pie spice with coffee or hot chocolate
Prepare coffee as usual, then add 1 tbsp. (5 grams) pumpkin pie spice into coffee. Pie seasoning makes coffee even more delicious when brewed. If desired, you can also mix tsp. (½ gram) pumpkin pie spice with hot chocolate.
You can also mix pumpkin pie spice with hot white chocolate
Step 4. Mix tsp. (½ gram) pumpkin pie seasoning with dough for baked goods
Add tsp (½ gram) of pumpkin pie spice for every 1 cup of batter when you mix the dry ingredients. Pumpkin pie spice is perfect for adding to pancakes, muffins, waffles, and quick breads.
Try adding pumpkin pie spice to granola. Add a little sweetness by sprinkling on maple syrup
Step 5. Mix 2 tsp. (5 grams) pumpkin pie spice on grilled vegetables
Cut the vegetables you like into about 3-5 cm in size, then place them on the roasting pan. Drizzle the oil on the vegetables and toss with the pumpkin pie spices. Bake vegetables at 180 °C for 20-40 minutes.
- Try using a mixture of carrots, sweet potatoes, and onions.
- You can also add pumpkin pie spice to vegetable soups such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower.
Step 6. Mix 1 tbsp. (10 grams) pumpkin pie spice to 8 cups (70 grams) popcorn
Make or buy 8 cups (70 grams) of popcorn and place it in a large bowl. Pour a little butter on the popcorn, then sprinkle the pumpkin pie spice on top. You can use your hands or a spoon to sprinkle the pumpkin pie spice on the popcorn.
