HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE –Make your Own Fall Ingredient

Homemade Pumpkin Spice -It’s pumpkin season – time to fill your house with the warm aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Pumpkin spice it’s even better when it’s homemade. This fragrant blend is incredibly easy to make at home.

You only need 5 minutes and 5 spices to create your own batch of Pumpkin Spice.

So what is pumpkin spice if it’s not pumpkin?

To be clear, there is no actual pumpkin in pumpkin spice.

As a substitution for 1 teaspoon of allspice, you can use 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Rich in cell-protecting antioxidants and unmistakable warmth, cinnamon is the star ingredient of pumpkin spice.

Here’s the recipe to make your own Pumpkin Spice.

You’ll need :

1/2 cup ground cinnamon,

1/3 cup ground dried ginger,

1/3 cup ground nutmeg,

1/4 cup ground allspice and

3 tbs ground cloves.

Add all ingredients to an airtight glass jar, shake until combined.

Use Pumpkin Pie Spice to flavor your favorite fall pies, breads, cookies, and cakes. You can also use it to spice up your whipped cream, yogurt, lattes, oatmeal or roasted fall veggies. It is a great spice to have on hand. Keep this addictive spice mix handy to perfectly season the holiday season. Store in the pantry for up to 1 year. ENJOY

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