What Is Pumpkin pie spice and How Can I Use It?

Pumpkin pie spice is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 188 recipes to get you started.

What is pumpkin pie spice?

Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices designed to be used in pumpkin pie, although the spice blend can also be used for various fruit pies and other dishes as well. Many stores sell pumpkin pie spice, especially in the fall and winter, when pumpkin pie is a popular treat, and it is also very easy to make this spice mixture at home.

An advantage to home production is that homemade pumpkin pie spice is fresher, and it tends to have much more flavor as a result. Homemade spice blends also allow cooks greater control.

The precise mixture of spices in pumpkin pie spice is up to the cook. Cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, mace, and nutmeg are common inclusions, although they need not all be used, and the proportions vary. Cloves, for example, are very strong, so they are typically used in small amounts, while cinnamon can be used much more abundantly.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (5g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 17Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 2mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 3.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 3%

Sugars 0.4

Protein 0.3g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 3% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Where to find pumpkin pie spice: Pumpkin pie spice is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Pumpkin pie spice is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 南瓜饼香料
British (UK) term: Pumpkin pie spice
en français: tarte à la citrouille épices
en español: pastel de calabaza especias

How much does pumpkin pie spice weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 tbsp	5 grams
1 teaspoon	1 grams

Spices and Herbs

Allspice 904 Allspice berries 37 Star anise 178 Aniseed 23 Bay leaves 2049 Caraway seeds 321 Cardamom pods 100 Cardamom seeds 317 Celery seeds 283 Chervil 65

Recipes using pumpkin pie spice

There are 188 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Favorite Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Hands-off bread machine pumpkin bread spiced with pumpkin pie spice, yielding a tender yeast loaf with subtle sweetness and warm autumn flavor.

Nonfat Eggless Pumpkin Pie

Nonfat eggless pumpkin pie made with liquid egg substitute, evaporated skim milk, and brown sugar substitute. A diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving dessert with classic pumpkin pie spice.

Easy Frosty Gingesnap Pumpkin Pie

Frosty gingersnap pumpkin pie skips the oven entirely. A spicy gingersnap crust holds a frozen pumpkin-ice cream filling, ready to slice straight from the freezer for Thanksgiving dessert.

Seascape Pumpkin Bread

Moist pumpkin bread with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and optional toasted walnuts. Large-batch quick bread that yields two loaves perfect for fall gifting, freezing, or holiday breakfasts.

Dairy Free Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Dairy-free pumpkin pie blends silken tofu into the custard in place of evaporated milk, for a smooth, traditional-tasting pumpkin pie with no dairy. An easy blender filling for the holidays.

Moist Orange Pumpkin Bread

Give the traditional pumpkin bread a new twist by adding some freshly grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed orange juice. They add some deliciously citrus taste to the moist pumpkin bread. Be sure to make enough, because everyone will ask for a second slice.

Easy Pumpkin Cream Pie

Easy pumpkin cream pie skips the oven completely with vanilla pudding, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and whipped topping in a baked crust. A 10-minute no-bake Thanksgiving pie that tastes like the real deal.

Golden Pumpkin Bread

Golden pumpkin bread is a moist pumpkin quick bread with a twist: cornmeal for a golden, tender crumb, sour cream for richness, warm pumpkin pie spice, and studded with raisins and pecans. A cozy fall loaf.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins spiced with pumpkin pie spice and studded with chocolate chips and toasted almonds. Moist, tender and quick to mix, a cozy fall and holiday breakfast bake.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Homemade pumpkin spice doughnuts fried golden from a pumpkin puree dough warm with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then dipped in a maple glaze. Cake-style donuts for fall mornings and Thanksgiving dessert.

Very Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

A very moist bread. Pumpkin adds the moisture and great flavor into the bread, chocolate chips and walnuts give the extra layers of flavors and textures. A delicious bread is great at any occasion.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Pumpkin Bundt cake with warm pumpkin pie spice and a glossy dark chocolate glaze drizzled over the top. Moist, autumnal, and perfect for a fall dessert table.

Best Orange Banana Quickbread

Orange banana quickbread sweetened entirely with bananas and orange juice concentrate, no added sugar. Spiced with pumpkin pie spice for a fragrant, naturally sweet snack loaf.

Connie's Pumpkin Pie

Smooth in texture, buttery and rich in taste. Indulging in this decadently delicious pumpkin pie is an easy thing to do.

Lisa's Best Pumpkin Bread

Moist pumpkin quick bread spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, made with canned pumpkin puree. A double-loaf recipe perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas gift-giving.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Oil-based pumpkin bundt cake with canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a cream cheese frosting drizzle. A tender fall cake that stays moist for days straight from a single pan.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Oil-based pumpkin bundt cake with canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a cream cheese frosting drizzle. A tender fall cake that stays moist for days straight from a single pan.

Double Pumpkin & Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate chips make everything taste better :) Made some whole wheat pumpkin pancakes incorporated in some semi-sweet chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds for breakfast. Needless to say, they turned out delicious, and chunks of melting chocolate and nutty seeds could be found in every bite.

Festival Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Pumpkin apple muffins with chunks of fresh apple folded through pumpkin-spiced batter, topped with cinnamon streusel. Tender fall breakfast bakes that smell like a farmstand on a cold morning.

Nathan's Pumpkin Cheesecake

When you just can't decide which one you're craving.

Pumpkin Spice Soup

Cold pumpkin spice soup with canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, molasses and pumpkin pie spice. Chilled no-cook fall starter that tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl.

So good Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Spiced pumpkin butter: shelf-stable canned spread with cooked pumpkin, pectin, sugar, and warm pumpkin pie spice. Six half-pint jars perfect for fall gifting or toast.

Pumpkin & Nut Spice Bread

Bread machine pumpkin spice yeast bread with pumpkin puree, orange juice, pecans, and warm spices. A real loaf of yeasted bread, not a quick bread, with whole-wheat flour for depth.

Easy & Tasty Pumpkin Cake

Six-ingredient pumpkin bundt cake from yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and nuts. The shortcut autumn bake for potlucks and last-minute hospitality.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Classic pumpkin pie with a silky brown-sugar custard, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a two-temperature bake that sets it without cracking. Topped with amaretto whipped cream. The Thanksgiving standard, made easy.

Fall Breakfast Muffins

Pumpkin breakfast muffins sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar, with buttermilk for a tender crumb and a warm hit of pumpkin pie spice. Mix until just lumpy and bake for soft, golden fall muffins.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

These donuts are healthier as they're baked not fried. Glaze or roll in cinnamon sugar.

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Pumpkin spice pancakes made with real pumpkin puree, melted butter, and pumpkin pie spice. Fluffy, warmly spiced, and on the table in 10 minutes.

Chocolate Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake Bars

Had some pumpkin puree and cream cheese on hand, wondering if I could make a dessert that had these two ingredients and chocolate. Found some recipes that almost fit my thoughts, then combined my own ideas, here these delicious cheesecake bars are. They were absolutely delightful and only lasted a few hours...

Pumpkin Pie Biscotti

This particular biscotti a bit of warm from the spices and adds depth to a good cup of tea in the fall. Add a bit of fruit and it makes a nice homemade gift for Christmas, good for breakfast with a coffee too.

Grand Champion Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread loaded with chopped dates, warming pumpkin pie spice, and a tender oil-based crumb. A two-loaf recipe perfect for fall baking, gift-giving, and freezer stash.

Moist Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are really good, just like recipe says they turned out super moist, the low-fat yogurt definitely added lots of moisture; and without any butter or oil, they were much lighter and super delicious!

Molasses Pumpkin Pie

Molasses not only gives the pumpkin pie a darker and richer color, but it also lends a tangy flavor to the pie. Rum adds extra yumminess, and it's a great pair with molasses. Nobody wants to resist one slice of this delicious pumpkin pie.

Best Pumpkin Mousse

"The light and fluffy texture of this this cool and creamy mousse is perfect after a heavy turkey dinner."

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Caramel Cake

I live in Norway, but I have a good friend living in Missouri US. She sent me this recipe, and I just love it. Here in Norway we don't use pumpkin, so this was all new to me.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Caramel Cake

I live in Norway, but I have a good friend living in Missouri US. She sent me this recipe, and I just love it. Here in Norway we don't use pumpkin, so this was all new to me.

Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Pumpkin pie cheesecake with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and warm pie spice over a buttery crumb crust. Pumpkin pie meets cheesecake in one tender slice.

Spiced Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

Turned out very fluffy, hot out of the oven I ate about 5 of them right away. Lightly warm spiced with sweetness from the sweet potato. You won't find these in any store.

Almond Crunch Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin spice cheesecake with graham crust and broiled coconut-almond crunch topping. Impressive fall dessert that requires 4 hours of chilling before serving.

Autumn Quick Bread

Three delicious autumn quick breads are made with same bread base but different fillings. They are all super moist and tasty, and they don't last long in our house.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin, Raisin & Nut Muffins

Super moist and packed with delicious flavors. These muffins were made with whole wheat flour, but still turned out soft and fluffy.

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

This is always a hit! I tweaked it by using 1/2 c oil and 3/4 c orange juice and it turned out great. We made these into muffins and put them in gift bags for our out-of-town guests at our wedding and they all loved them. For muffins, we baked at 350 for 25 minutes and it made about 22 muffins per batch.

Pumpkin Oat Bran Muffins

Pumpkin oat bran muffins: high-fiber, low-fat fall muffins sweetened with brown sugar, spiced with pumpkin pie spice, and lightened with egg whites. A wholesome breakfast or snack ready in 30 minutes.

Cinnamon Swirled Pumpkin Bread

An excellent breakfast bread that's made with whole wheat flour, white flour, oats, pumpkin, walnuts and chocolate chips. The cinnamon sugar is swirled into the bread brushed with melted butter. The aroma will fill up your entire house during the baking, and it gives you great flavor, texture and nutrient. Also it can be a very good gift that your friends or family will love for sure!

Chocolate Chip, Walnuts & Pumpkin (Squash) Bread

A very moist bread. Butternut squash adds the moisture and great flavor into the bread, chocolate chips and walnuts give the extra layers of flavors and textures. The glaze makes the bread looks so attractive. A delicious bread is great at any occasion.

100% Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin puree and evaporated milk make this bread moist and delicious. It's made with 100% whole wheat flour, but it doesn't look, feel and taste whole wheat at all. It comes out soft and fluffy in the inside, and golden-brown on the outside. The aroma from the oven during the baking makes your entire house smell like a good bakery.