Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix & Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup! 🌞

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Why drop $5–$7 on a tiny jar of pumpkin pie spice when you
can make your own in minutes for pennies on the dollar? This
homemade blend captures all the cozy flavors of fall, perfect
for pies, lattes, oatmeal, muffins, and even savory dishes. The
best part? You control the quality and freshness, and it will
keep beautifully in your spice cabinet for up to a year.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Ceylon for mild, Saigon for bolder flavor
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated if you can swing it
½ teaspoon ground mace optional; substitute with an extra ½
teaspoon nutmeg if unavailable

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all the spices.
Mix well until thoroughly blended and uniform in color.
Transfer to a clean, airtight container. Label and date it.
This mix stays fresh for up to 1 year.

Notes

Don’t skip the mace (if you can find it): It’s the lacy outer covering
of nutmeg and adds a delicate floral note that sets your mix apart.
If you can’t track it down, just double up on nutmeg.

Bulk buying tip:

Ground spices are usually cheaper when purchased in bulk bins or
from warehouse clubs. You’ll save big if you make your own blends.
Make it your own: Love cinnamon? Add an extra teaspoon. Prefer
less clove? Dial it back. The beauty of homemade is tailoring it to your taste.

Dietary note: Naturally sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Perfect for almost any dietary lifestyle.

Use it everywhere: Beyond pumpkin pie, sprinkle this mix
into pancake batter, coffee grounds before brewing, yogurt,
roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, or even a pinch in chili for depth.

Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.05g |
Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated
Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g |
Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg


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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

This isn’t just syrup. It’s liquid autumn. My version
adapts the official Starbucks At Home recipe, but
I prefer a blend of white sugar and light brown sugar.
White sugar keeps the flavor clean, while brown sugar
adds molasses depth and a subtle caramel note that
makes the syrup richer and more well-rounded. Use
it to make lattes, drizzle over pancakes, stir into
oatmeal, or even swirl into whipped cream.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Straining + Cooling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes
Servings: 8 beverages
Calories: 164kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup white granulated sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar can use all white sugar, but the combo adds flavor depth
1 ½ cups water
6 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg freshly grated if possible
4 tablespoons pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling!

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugars and water. Bring
to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and pumpkin purée.
Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally to prevent sticking.

Remove from heat and immediately strain through cheesecloth or a
fine mesh strainer to remove solids.

Let cool completely before transferring to a clean, airtight glass jar.
Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

Shortcut option: If you’ve already made my Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix,
swap the cloves, ginger, and nutmeg for 1 ½ tablespoons of the mix.

Straining matters: Don’t skip this step. It keeps your syrup smooth
and coffee-friendly.
Diet-friendly swaps: For lower sugar, try half monk fruit sweetener and half maple syrup. Texture will be thinner, but still flavorful.

Storage tip: Freeze extra syrup in ice cube trays, then drop one cube into hot coffee or milk for instant pumpkin spice goodness.

Beyond coffee: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or roasted sweet potatoes, or stir into plain Greek yogurt for a fall-flavored breakfast.

Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

From: https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/homemade-pumpkin-spice-mix-syrup/


Now you're ready for Fall!

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1. I use pumpkin pie spice mix in oatmeal