Pumpkin season. It’s here folks…
Can I get an “Amen?”
My pumpkin harvest was rather slim this year from my garden (only three little guys…), but thankfully I still have some pureed pumpkin tucked in the back of my freezer from last year.
(Speaking of pumpkin puree– have you seen my super-easy method for processing fresh pumpkins?)
I’m personally quite thrilled to see Pinterest and Facebook exploding with pumpkin recipes. I’m ready to hunker down in my cozy little kitchen and do some serious baking.
Most pumpkin recipes call for pumpkin pie spice, which is just a ready-to-go mix of some basic spices. There are a bazillion different variations online, but most call for some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and/or ginger.
Sometimes I like to grab a little baggie of pie spice from the herb section at my local health food store (it’s way cheaper there than the regular grocery store). But, if you live as far away from the store as I do, then it’s good to have a back-up. Or, you just might want to mix up this pumpkin pie spice recipe to have on hand anyway!
PrintHomemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all spices together, and store in an air-tight container. (Mason jars work well, or something like this)
So there you have it– you never, EVER have to run out of pie spice again. 😉
You can never have enough pumpkin recipes in your arsenal– what’s your favorite??
Check out my Homestead Mercantile for all of my favorite kitchen, homesteading, and DIY tools.
While I do love a good pumpkin pie, my favorite pumpkin recipe is for enchiladas from Everyday Food http://www.marthastewart.com/338345/spicy-enchiladas-with-pumpkin-sauce, so yummy!
always love your DIY ideas! So practical and useful! Thank you for sharing this simple recipe!
Thanks Kristin! You are very welcome. 🙂
How much of the spice mix do You recommend using in a deep dish pumpkin pie? Thank you
Aussies don’t tend to do the same sort of stuff that you do with pumpkin. We use it mainly for roasts, mashed or in scones.
However, your pumpkin spice recipe has me searching the internet for recipes.
Thanks!
Lee
Whoo-hoo! 🙂
Hi Lee, Please check out king arthurflour.com./shop. They are the foremost authority on baking here in the US. They have a blog with hundreds of recipes. They will even answer any questions on baking anything. It is a employee owned company here in Vermont.
I got so enthused about your recipe that I almost forgot to enter the weeps
My favorite pumpkin recipe is Pumpkin Turkey Chili! Below are a couple versions of it. I usually modify the recipe to accommodate 3-4 lbs of ground turkey and make it in my slow cooker. I also omit the beans and add colored peppers. I prefer fire-roasted diced tomatoes over regular, but that is just my preference. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Pumpkin Turkey Chili!!!
http://www.cozi.com/live-simply/recipes/pumpkin-turkey-chili
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pumpkin-turkey-chili/
I’m off to try making my puree from a whole pumpkin…wish me luck!!!
Ooooh–now that sounds intriguing! I don’t believe I’ve ever tried that before. 🙂
Kristen the turkey pumpkin chili sounds awesome. My grocery deli serves serves white chili that is nice so this one is a must do for me with the usual tweaking. Thanks for posting.
Needless to say I also will be making the pumpkin pie spice mix. Thanks Jill.
My favorite way to eat pumpkin/squash is mashed with potato half & half with butter and salt and pepper. (Aussie)
How much would you say to use per pumpkin pie ?
Pumpkin pie is my grandsons favorite. I have to make one just for him at Thanksgiving & Christmas. But this year, he gave me the ok to try some pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips or white chocolate chips in them. Guess the fact that he is turning 21 is changing his appetite. 🙂