Pumpkin Pie Spice

Mixing up your own batch of PUMPKIN PIE SPICE is easy as ...well, as easy as pie. 

I reuse the container from years ago to store the mixed spices, because it’s already labeled! Too easy.

After you make a batch, then you can do all kinds of recipes with your homemade PS like a home-brewed PSL or an actual pumpkin pie!

What is pumpkin pie spice? 

It's a mixture of the following spices in increments that you prefer:

Ground Cinnamon
Ground Cloves

Ground Nutmeg (I prefer to grate my own from the whole nutmeg seed, available from McCorkmick in the spice and seasonings aisle at the grocery)

Ground Alspice
Optionally, Ground Ginger (my preference)

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  Start with 3 tablespoons of cinnamon. Then, mix it to your taste by adding in teaspoon measurements and tasting or smelling. Add more of the flavor, like cinnamon, if that’s what YOU like! I go a little heavy on the nutmeg, because it's my fave for the holidays! The way I like it is freshly microplaned! (Pictured)

My friend, Jani, showed me how her family enjoys crisp apples. She takes cinnamon and sliced apples, tosses together and chills! The only sweetness is from the apple! I decided this could be done, instead, using the homemade pumpkin pie spice — it works for me! 

Go Play with Your Food and let me know how it goes for you...

"Sam"