Tip about how to make your own pumpkin spice mix

 Homemade pumpkin spice is easy to make and takes only a few minutes. It goes great with everything from pancakes to pumpkin pies. It's also great for pancakes, roasted fall vegetables, oatmeal, and even lattes! You can even carve pumpkins with it! While the spice itself is not made from pumpkin, it is made from several spices that are often used is baking. It's often associated with comfort food, fall and warm memories of family gatherings.

All spice is not a substitute for pumpkin spice

You will find all spice in any spice blend if you love pumpkin pie. It is one of the most popular spices used in baking and is a crucial ingredient in pumpkin pie. It is a warming, woody flavor that you can buy in either powder form or sticks. The sticks are then ground to produce freshly ground cinnamon with the same taste and aroma. If you prefer not to purchase cinnamon, substitute cloves or ginger. Both are great substitutes for cinnamon and will make an excellent pumpkin pie spice mix.

Store your spices in a dark place

Store them in the dark, dry areas to best use your spices. Spices are best stored in tightly covered jars that are not placed near the stove or in direct sunlight. The reason for this is that cabinet temperature and moisture fluctuates a lot when you are cooking. Light does nothing to preserve spice, especially dried herbs. Ideally, your spice blend should remain-fresh for two to three years. Before storing pumpkin spice mix, make sure that it's well-rounded. The best way to do this is to use a spice grinder or food processor to grind the ingredients. If you can't find one, use a mortar and pestle. Use finely ground spices - they'll hold their flavor better. Store your spice blend in an airtight container in a dark, cool place.

Add cinnamon at your discretion

To make your pumpkin spice mix:

1. Combine all ingredients and whisk well to blend thoroughly.
2. Store your blend in an airtight container to ensure freshness and flavor. You can also use small kitchen funnels to pour the spice mixture into jars.
3. Use it to season baked goods, muffins, and even ice cream.

This spice blend is excellent substitute for cinnamon in many recipes. It is incredibly delicious in baked goods such as apple crisp. You can also add it to vegan banana bread and brownies or eggnog!

It can add instant Fall flavors to any recipe

Homemade pumpkin spice mix can add instant Fall flavors to any recipe. It is effortless to make and is definitely worth the effort. It tastes pretty different from the premixed blend you purchase at the store, but the flavor is comparable. In addition to ground cinnamon, it contains nutmeg, an aromatic woody spice that blends well with pumpkin pie. Cloves, a popular spice in baking, add an extra layer of flavor. Ground all spice is an autumn spice that can be used alone or mixed with other spices.

You can also add cardamom at your discretion

Pumpkin spice mixes sold in stores often don't contain cardamom, a spicy, warming spice native to India. While the spice isn't traditional for pumpkin pie, it has its unique flavor and is often added as a brightener to the other spices in a recipe. If you'd like to try cardamom, you should purchase a whole spice, such as nutmeg or kumquat, and grind it yourself in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.