By Becky Hardin
Updated May 8, 2025
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is a blend of warm, cozy spices that I love having on hand for all of my fall baking! Fall simply isn’t complete without pumpkin flavored everything, and this is the easiest way to get it. This easy homemade seasoning mix needs to be on your spice rack for pies, brownies, muffins, and more!
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A small handful of spice rack staples are mixed together to create the best-tasting pumpkin spice seasoning! This mix of warm spices is commonly used to season Pumpkin Pie , but adds a delicious flavor to loads of other recipes. It doesn’t taste like pumpkin, but is the perfect complement to all pumpkin dishes. Go beyond pie and use this homemade pumpkin pie spice in lots of fall recipes!
Cinnamon is a must here, but if you’re missing one of the other spices, that’s okay! You’ll still get a great-tasting mix.
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- ▢ 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground mace
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground mace, ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Keep in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry location.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice Step by Step
Combine all the ingredients: Whisk 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground mace, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves together in a medium bowl.
Transfer to a container and enjoy : Keep in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry location.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container or jar in a dark cool place (like a pantry or spice cabinet) and this will keep for about 6 months. After that, the spices will lose their potency.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways to use this autumnal spice blend! For a fun treat, make Pumpkin Pie Monkey Bread . For a portable snack, Pumpkin Spice Muffins are ideal. For a touch of indulgence, these Pumpkin Brownies are a must.
I’ve also been known to make Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal and even a Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte for weekend breakfasts.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground mace
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground mace, ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Keep in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry location.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
