Did someone say pumpkin pie spice?! Yep… during this festive time, it is completely acceptable to swim in a sea of pumpkin pie spice. Luckily, I’m going to show you how to use pumpkin spice – 14 different ways. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your cozy loft to get this seasonal tasty treat.
Pumpkin pie spice should already be a staple lingering in your cupboards, but if not don’t worry, you can make your own.
DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
3 Tablespoons Organic Ground Cinnamon
2 Teaspoons Organic Ground Ginger
2 Teaspoons Organic Ground Nutmeg
1 Teaspoons Organic Ground Allspice
1 Teaspoon Organic Ground Cloves
Add to a glass container of your choice with airtight lid. Store in a dark cool place.
How To: Pumpkin Pie Spice 14 Ways
1: Add To Craft Cocktail
Pumpkin Pie Spice Old Fashioned
½ Cup sugar
½ Cup water
2 Teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3 Dashes bitters
2 Ounces bourbon
Orange peel
Cinnamon stick
- Combine sugar, water and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan to create a simple syrup. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely before making the cocktail.
- In a lowball glass add 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup, bitters, bourbon and ice. Stir until cold and well combined.
- Garnish with orange peel and cinnamon stick.
2: Sugar body scrub
1 Cup sugar or salt
1/2 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup organic pumpkin purée
1 Teaspoon honey
1 Tablespoon sweet almond oil
Body only not face, apply in circular motions, wash off with warm water.
3: Spice Up Your Breakfast
Pancakes, waffles and french toast - take any recipe and add ½ tsp – 1 tsp of spice to the recipe or sprinkle on top.
4: Add To Coffee Or Tea
Add a few dashes of spice to the top of your warm beverage
5: Add To Cacao Drink
1 cup milk of choice
2 tablespoons cacao
1 tablespoon maple
½ - 1 teaspoon pps
Heat up all in a saucepan, whisk together completely until warm, enjoy! (whip cream optional)
6: Add To Smoothies
Incorporate PPS into this recipe!
7: Mix Into Cake Or Cookie Batter
Adding this spice to both of these options is ALWAYS a win for the holidays!
8: Season Roasted Veggies
This might sound weird, but makes for an amazing tasty sensation.
9: Add To Chia Pudding & Overnight Oats
10: Sprinkle Granola
This is an easy one if you already have a granola you love, just a little sprinkle in the package and shake! If not choose a granola with a sweeter base like honey, maple or just plain roasted granola, so yum!
11: Add To Chili
Something about this combo delightful and warm.
12: Add To Meat
I like to add this in with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I always cook cinnamon into my meats, but during this time I love the aromas of this version.
13: Hair Mask - YES!
1/4 pumpkin purée
1/2 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 Tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
1 tablespoons honey
Add to hair, let it sit in a cap for 1-2 hours, wash out thoroughly under warm water. Voilà! Spicy!
14: Classic Pumpkin Pie
I meeean why not? What's not to love!
Let me know if you add to this list!
