Homemade Pumpkin Spice Recipe: Your Go-To Fall Flavor
Fall is in the air, and you know what that means—pumpkin spice everything! Instead of reaching for a store-bought mix, why not create your own homemade pumpkin spice? With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a batch that’s fresher, more flavorful, and free of any unnecessary additives. This versatile spice blend is perfect for everything from lattes to baked goods, and it makes a great gift too!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
Measure the Spices: In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Mix Thoroughly: Use a whisk or spoon to thoroughly mix the spices together. Ensure there are no clumps, and the blend is even.
Store: Transfer your pumpkin spice mix to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Use: Add a teaspoon to your morning coffee, sprinkle it over oatmeal, mix it into pancake batter, or use it in your favorite fall dessert recipes.
Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Spice Blend
Adjust to Taste: Feel free to tweak the ratios based on your preference. If you love cinnamon, add a bit more; if cloves are too strong for you, scale them back.
Double the Recipe: This blend makes about 1/4 cup, but you can easily double or triple the recipe if you plan on using it frequently or gifting it.
Add a Twist: Consider adding a pinch of cardamom for an extra layer of flavor or a bit of ground vanilla for sweetness.
Why Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice?
Homemade pumpkin spice isn’t just more economical than the store-bought versions; it’s also customizable. You can control the quality of the ingredients, making sure your spice mix is fresh and potent. Plus, there’s something satisfying about mixing up your own seasonal flavors—it’s like capturing the essence of fall in a jar!
Have a favorite way to use pumpkin spice? Share your tips or recipe ideas in the comments below!
By now I am assuming you have gone apple picking if you have apple orchards by you. If you have not or unable to, put on some cozy sweaters and head to your local supermarket to get some apples!
Can’t you tell we love apple picking!?
Today I am sharing this delicious homemade apple bread with my favorite ingredient- cream cheese filling.
I’ve contemplated on just making the cream cheese filling and add some diced apples in it (I still may consider it..) but what’s better than a piece of delicious apple bread with a cup of coffee to start your morning?
Apple Bread Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp cake batter extract (or vanilla)
1 large apple, peeled and diced
Cream Cheese Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbs flour
1/2 tsp cake batter extract (or vanilla)
Directions
Preheat over to 350 degrees and grease standard loaf pan.
Mix together all ingredients for cream cheese filling. Put in a bowl and put to the side.
In mixer, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
Add milk, oil and eggs to mixture.
Slowly add diced apples while mixing.
Pour half of batter in loaf pan.
Pour and spread cream cheese mixture on top of the batter.
Pour the rest of the apple batter over the cream cheese mixture.
Depending on your oven, bake for about 60 minutes. It may need to take longer so be sure to check.
Preheat over to 350 degrees and grease standard loaf pan.
Mix together all ingredients for cream cheese filling. Put in a bowl and put to the side.
In mixer, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
Add milk, oil and eggs to mixture.
Slowly add diced apples while mixing.
Pour half of batter in loaf pan.
Pour and spread cream cheese mixture on top of the batter.
Pour the rest of the apple batter over the cream cheese mixture.
Depending on your oven, bake for about 60 minutes. It may need to take longer so be sure to check.
Let it cool and enjoy!
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