Pumpkin Spice Recipe
A fragrant homemade pumpkin spice blend featuring cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and black pepper. Perfectly balanced for fall baking, morning oatmeal, and cozy coffee drinks.
Equipment
- Glass Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- 3-ounce Swing Top Glass Jars or 6-ounce Glass Jars
- Small Funnel
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon 21g
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger 5g
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 4g
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3g
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2g
- pinch ground black pepper small pinch, less than 1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a dry small bowl and pass the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and black pepper through it. Press any ginger clumps through with a spoon until the powder falls freely into the bowl.
- Whisk the spices briskly until no darker streaks or concentrated patches remain. The blend should have a uniform color and release a warm, earthy autumn aroma when you lean over the bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a dry jar with a tight seal, using a small funnel to keep the rim clean. Tap the sides of the jar gently to settle the powder and release trapped air without packing it down.
Notes
Storage: Keep the spice blend in a dry, airtight glass jar in a cool, dark cupboard or pantry drawer. Avoid placing it near the heat and steam of the stove or dishwasher, and do not refrigerate it. It will maintain peak quality for 1 to 2 years, depending on the age of your individual spices.
Ingredient tip: Use freshly grated whole nutmeg if possible, as it provides a brighter aroma than pre-ground nutmeg. Check that your older ground spices smell sweet and pungent rather than dusty before mixing.
Texture tip: Sift the spices through a fine wire strainer before whisking to break apart any stubborn ginger clumps and ensure an even, uniform blend.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.