When I think of fall I think of changing weather, cozy nights, brisk mornings, plaid flannel layers, and everything pumpkin! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, and pumpkin decor!
Pumpkin spice mix is a staple in my pantry. I make my own and use it in pies, drinks, muffins, and loaves.
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What Spices Are Used?
- Cinnamon – made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. It has a sweet and woody flavour.
- Nutmeg – made from the seed of the Indonesian Nutmeg evergreen tree, it has a warm and nutty flavour.
- Ginger – dried ginger root. Has a warm bite with a hint of sweetness.
- Cloves – come from the buds of the Clove evergreen tree. Thay have a very powerful flavour aroma.
Where Did This Spice Mix get its Name?
Pumpkin spice got its name because these spices were often used in recipes that contained pumpkin. Marketers in the 50’s started selling this blend of premixed spice mix to save consumers time and effort.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Mix
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Store in an airtight container.
Try it in my pumpkin loaf recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Mix
The smell and taste of pumpkin spice mix is everything Autumn all captured in a bottle. Use this mix in pumpkin pie, pumpkin loaf or to spice up your favourite fall drinks.
Equipment
- Bottle to store spice mix
- Label maker
Ingredients
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Store in an airtight container.
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