Pumpkin Pie Spice

by Jamie on September 22, 2011

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I have an addiction to spices. No matter how many times I obsessively organize and consolidate my stash, it turns into a ridiculous mess within days. Sometimes it gets to the point where I can barely close the cupboard door. Which means that we must exercise caution when opening the door because it’s quite possible that 5 spice jars will leap from the cupboard in full on attack mode.

Come on, you know you’ve been there. Buying particular spices for one dish and never opening the container again – let alone remembering that you actually have it buried somewhere on you pantry shelves. Yep, that’s me – I’m the girl with the 3 containers of Garam Masala, but will totally run out of something common like chili powder.

I’m also a little lazy, so if there’s a way to cut a couple of corners without sacrificing the end result, I’m all about it! Last year, I found myself in the middle of a fall baking marathon and realized I was out of Pumpkin Pie Spice. My first instinct was to head to the store – but then that aforementioned laziness kicked in and I figured – wait a sec, I bet I can make this myself. And I did and it was splendid. I also make my own chili/taco seasoning that is pretty darn rocking and this is equally as fantastic!

Now whenever a recipe calls for the typical blend of fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. I toss in a couple of teaspoons of this homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s better than any premade version that I have found and since you probably have all the spices on hand, it’s a little thrifty. And we all like thrifty, right?

I measure all of the ingredients into a small Weck jar, seal it up and give it a good shake to ensure it’s well incorporated. Then you can smack a label on it and you’re good to go. Or if you’re momentarily obsessed with adhesive vinyl (that’d be me), you can go that route and cut out a nice font for your homemade pumpkin pie spice. Just store it in your pantry as you would any other spice and you’ll have all the flavors of fall at your fingertips.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

Yield: about 5 tablespoons

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons nutmeg

1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice

1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

Directions:

1. Combine spices in a small bow, mix well to combine. Store in a small jar or spice container.

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avatar 1 Savorique September 22, 2011 at 7:45 am

Spices are trendy now since that August medical article that unveiled that spices help combat fat!

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avatar 2 Jen at The Three Little Piglets September 22, 2011 at 8:11 am

I feel you on this one – I too have more spices than I know what to do with. I’m kind of obsessed with sea salt lately, and I have like 20 different blends, including a black truffle sea salt. Once you have the basics it’s so easy to blend your own though, and you’re right, they’re so much better!

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avatar 3 Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar September 22, 2011 at 8:26 am

Thanks for this! Can’t wait to test it out!

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avatar 4 Cindy September 22, 2011 at 8:42 am

I love this idea and am doing it tonight! I wanted to know about the vinyl. My sis and I have done the vinyl with her cricut machine before, but it’s hard to get the letters off after they are cut without messing them all up, any secrets? Thanks in advance.

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avatar 5 Jamie September 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm

Cindy-
I always use transfer paper to adhere the vinyl to a surface. You can purchase it at Michael’s. Thanks for stopping by.
Jamie

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avatar 6 Happy When Not Hungry September 22, 2011 at 8:46 am

Great idea!! Why do I spend $5.99 on pumpkin pie spice when I can make my own???

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avatar 7 Stephanie L September 22, 2011 at 8:49 am

I do this but I also had some ground anise seed to the mix because I just love it and it always takes me back to fall baking with my Gram because she put it in everything. It is infinitely better than anything in the store…love this post!!

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avatar 8 Ambar September 22, 2011 at 9:05 am

I have actually never used pumpkin pie spice, how would I use this? Making some now as I type. Im also a spice freak. Its so therapeutic.

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avatar 9 Rose October 31, 2012 at 9:43 am

I use pumpkin pie spice in my apple cake recipe and also when making oatmeal raisin cookies. Yum – Yum!

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avatar 10 Jan September 22, 2011 at 9:22 am

One night I threw together my own version of chinese 5-spice powder because I had none and I had forgotten to buy it at the store. Laziness often wins! And, why buy the separate powder if you already have all the spices in your pantry ;) Thanks for sharing!

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avatar 11 sarah September 22, 2011 at 11:21 am

oh! I can’t believe I never thought to mix my own 5-spice powder. If you don’t mind sharing what was your mix? Such a fantastic idea :)

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avatar 12 Robin September 22, 2011 at 9:48 am

I can’t even buy pumpkin pie spice where I live. Thanks for the recipe!

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avatar 13 Lindsay @ Schnoodle Soup September 22, 2011 at 10:15 am

Ha – this made me laugh because I thought, “What a great idea” immediately followed by, “I’ll never have allspice!”. Great recipe though. I think I’ll put allspice on the list this week!

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avatar 14 Terra September 22, 2011 at 10:56 am

I love this idea to make my own pumpkin pie spice! Thank you for sharing:-) I agree, my spices end up in crazy mess, I love so many:-) Take care, Terra

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avatar 15 sarah September 22, 2011 at 11:23 am

I have a spice addiction too. I tend to buy in bulk from Penzey’s since I go through them so quickly. Nothing makes me happier than dragging all of my bags of spices out of the pantry and refilling the cute little glass jars in my spice drawer. It makes me feel like such a happy food geek!
I’ve mixed my own pumpkin pie spice before, but typically just the amount I need for a recipe. Thinking that I should mix a batch to keep around for things like oatmeal now that Fall is approaching.

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avatar 16 Sharon Nelson November 9, 2012 at 1:40 am

Hi Sarah,
I shop at Penzy’s in Houston, TX. We love this wonderful store, and can never have enough spices!

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avatar 17 Hoxiesgirl September 22, 2011 at 11:47 am

I’m convinced! So much so that I’ve ordered the cute Weck jars and am now trying to figure out the adhesive vinyl lettering you are using. How did you do that??

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avatar 18 Jamie September 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for stopping by. I actually used my Silhouette Digital Cutting System to cut the adhesive vinyl. I then used a piece of transfer paper to adhere the letters to the Weck Jar.
-Jamie

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avatar 19 Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids September 22, 2011 at 11:52 am

Thank you so much! I never have pumpkin pie spice when I need it. Now I can just make my own!

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avatar 20 Barb September 22, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Thanks so much for sharing! I love pumpkin pie spice in all of my fall baking and now knowing I can have a premixed homemade mixture of it just makes me jump up and down!!!

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avatar 21 Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen September 22, 2011 at 2:05 pm

I think I may have a few packages of Garam Masala hiding in my pantry as well. This mix however is definitely more useful!

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avatar 22 Brian September 22, 2011 at 2:11 pm

Great idea! Where do you get the adhesive vinyl lettering for the jar? That’s really cool!

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avatar 23 Jamie September 22, 2011 at 6:39 pm

Brian-
Thanks for stopping by. I actually used my Silhouette Digital Cutting System to cut the adhesive vinyl. I then used a piece of transfer paper to adhere the letters to the Weck Jar.
-Jamie

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avatar 24 Paula September 22, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Love this and going to mix some up myself. Thanks so much for sharing. Going to take a look at your home-made taco seasoning now.

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avatar 25 Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction September 22, 2011 at 3:35 pm

I am going to make some of this and stash it in my pantry for the fall baking season! Great recipe!

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avatar 26 Mercedes@Satisfy My Sweet Tooth September 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

This would be great holiday gift also!

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avatar 27 Yuri September 22, 2011 at 6:43 pm

I’m a spice hoarder, love playing with them! This blend looks fabulous, fall in the Caribbean is not the same as in the US but I can’t wait to get my hands on some pumpkin and bake delicious fall desserts :)

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avatar 28 Tracy September 22, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Love this – and I definitely love thrifty! :-)

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avatar 29 angela@spinachtiger September 22, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Hooray for this. I like my spices to be fresh. I have to pin. Your site is all over my pinterest.

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avatar 30 Madhuli September 22, 2011 at 11:41 pm

Thank you for the lovely recipe.even the Taco & chilli seasoning .specially since I am in India where the ready mix is not easily available..thanks again.

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avatar 31 Fair September 22, 2011 at 11:42 pm

Lol. When Spices Attack! My cabinet for spices? EXACTLY the same song, second verse. Every time I think I have finally mastered it- within days chaos descends. (o.0)

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avatar 32 kadhyaa September 23, 2011 at 2:23 am

first time here and a great space. very useful recipes.

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avatar 33 Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen September 23, 2011 at 2:58 am

This is such a smart idea! Pumpkin Pie Spice seems to be one of those spices that always comes in a teeny tiny spice container, and I always run out each fall.

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avatar 34 Peggy September 23, 2011 at 8:43 am

oh genius! I don’t think I’ll ever buy pumpkin pie spice from the store ever again!

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avatar 35 Beth September 23, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Thank you! I use it alot, but I’m too cheap to buy it, so everytime I need it I run to my computer and search for it then just make what I need. It’s such a pain, so I will make this today and print a label with the ingredients and your blog. You will save me a lot of hassel in the future :)

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avatar 36 Carole September 24, 2011 at 10:33 am

Thanks for sharing. And I guess I need to put a Silhouette on my Wish list. :-)

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avatar 37 Tammi D September 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm

Hey thanks for the laugh over this blog post. Not that i am laughing at you but with you. as just this morning i went into my spice cabinet and umm had 3 attack me. then i had my boyfriend laughing his ass off and telling me that if i didn’t buy so many spices i wouldn’t have had this problem.. pfft Men they just don;t realize if you want the tastiest bestest ever homemade food then I need all my spices to do it LMAO>

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avatar 38 Dennise September 25, 2011 at 1:44 am

Thanks I need more recipes like this one.I just move to Japan and it’s hard to find preixes of anything.I’m sure they have it but it’s in Japanese. So thanks again I’ll keep reading for great ideas

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avatar 39 ClassiclyAmber September 25, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Love this! I’ve made my own before, too, but can tell by your ingredient list that yours will prob be better than mine. Thanks for sharing! I wanna try this in a latte SOON~!

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avatar 40 Wenderly September 28, 2011 at 4:40 pm

I LOVE this! What a great Fall hostess gift it would make!!!!!

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avatar 41 Shawnna September 30, 2011 at 7:38 pm

I just made this to put in some “Pumpkin Pie Sugar Scrub”, and I must say it smells fantastic. I didn’t have 3 tablespoons of cinnamon, so I used about half regular cinnamon, and half Saigon cinnamon…fantastic!

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avatar 42 marla October 4, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Hooray for homemade pumpkin pie spice!! Will be linking back to this today :)

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avatar 43 Becky October 6, 2011 at 10:49 pm

I was on a mission last year to buy an new spice rack. I searched and searched and couldn’t find just the right one that would hold everything, look good, easy access, and had versatility for jar sizes. (spice addicts should understand my needs) I eventually had to create an entier cabinet dedicated to spices and all my cook books. Pretty sad…..but I am glad I did it. Now I have not only the best spice rack but also a wonderful work station! If all else fails imprivise.

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avatar 44 CC October 13, 2011 at 8:42 am

Perfect, I just posted my favorite Pumpkin Cranberry Bread recipe here – http://www.thecleverclipper.com/2011/10/06/pumpkin-cranberry-bread/

It’s such a treat, ridiculouly easy (freezes well) and goes great with my morning coffee. I make it so much in the fall and winter that I often run out of pumpkin pie spice – now I can just make it myself! Thank you!

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avatar 45 suzyhomemaker October 13, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Thanks for sharing. This is something that seems like a waste to buy when all the ingredients are in the cupboard.

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avatar 46 Jessica Davidson October 13, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Thanks so much for putting this out there I have always wanted to make my own and keep it around instead of spending way to much money to buy just pumpkin pie spice also I am a pampered chef consultant and it sounds like you need a spice turn-a-about to help you organize your spices. Please feel free to visit my website at pamperedchef.biz/jessicadavidson to look at the spice turn-a-about.

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avatar 47 CopyKat October 17, 2011 at 10:21 pm

You have beautiful photos. I made some of this tonight, and it tasted great in my pumpkin pie dip. It’s great not having to buy another spice blend. Thank you for sharing!

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avatar 48 Liliana October 24, 2011 at 4:40 pm

I really enjoyed browsing through your blog. Thanks so much for sharing your pumpkin pie spice recipe. I discovered your blog just in time – I was ready to go and buy some.

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avatar 49 Carrie Bergherm November 8, 2011 at 9:57 pm

I ran out of pumpkin spice in the middle of a recipe – so glad I had this pinned on Pinterest! I could find it easily and get my recipe finished! Thanks for the great spice recipe! :)

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avatar 50 Kaitlynn Nielsen November 16, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I’m so excited to make this! What size of weck jar did you use?

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avatar 51 Cheri November 16, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Always a day late and a dollar short. I needed some Pumpkin Pie Spice for a recipe I found. Went to the store and found a SMALL container for almost $4. Turned it down, but the next day went back and got it because I needed it. It just does’t seem right to pay that much for so little. Came home and started to use it and lo and behold, I already had a half used jar!! Aarrgghh! Wish I had seen your recipe before the struggle. I will never buy another. Thanks for your great recipe!

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avatar 52 Shema George November 19, 2011 at 10:39 am

thanks a bunch…ur pics look stunning!

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avatar 53 Jamie November 19, 2011 at 10:43 am

Shena-
You are very sweet! Thank you for stopping by!
-Jamie

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avatar 54 Jannett November 19, 2011 at 10:49 am

beautiful pictures & ♥ the weck jars!

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avatar 55 Christy Joy November 19, 2011 at 11:25 am

Hi Jamie!

Just a quick question – what size of Weck jars are you using? I’ve been wanting to organize my spices for a while now and already have some weck jars of different sizes… but I think they are all a bit too big for spices. Do you find it cumbersome to have to remove the clips and seal each time?

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avatar 56 Jamie November 19, 2011 at 11:57 am

Christy Joy-
The jars seen in the photo are Weck Mini Mold Jars. These are perfect for spices and sprinkles! Thanks for stopping by.
-Jamie

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avatar 57 LP December 13, 2011 at 3:20 pm

Thanx! I always have it when I don’t need it and never have it when I do. It’s nice to be ab;e to just throw it together whenever.

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avatar 58 Jordan Fuselier-Gardner May 31, 2012 at 12:50 am

Yes! Was just thinking about making pumpkin pie spice the other day after seeing the $5.99 bottles that were mentioned above!

However, at this point I figure I’ll get more grumbles from my boyfriend for making instead of buying since that would cause me to put all of the above ingredients on our shopping list :/ … I’m running low.

Thanks for the recipe, I’m definitely going to have to make some at some point. I plan on doing some pumpkin pie spice cinnamon rolls when my boyfriend’s nieces and nephews visit next month! :)

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avatar 59 Valda September 3, 2012 at 3:16 pm

Thank you! I love to put a dash of Pumpkin Pie Spice in my coffee in the winter. Or actually, in my hot tea. It just is so delicious in hot tea. I’m doing this, and pinning on my pinterest wall.

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avatar 60 Jamie September 3, 2012 at 4:49 pm

Valda-
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and thanks so much for Pinning the photo. Have a great day.
-Jamie

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avatar 61 Girlnapurpledres September 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm

Sounds gorgeous! Exactly what I’ve been looking for….will give this a whirl.

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avatar 62 Kristina September 19, 2012 at 8:00 am

Perfect! Just made mine, perfect for all my fall winter recipes. I just made my Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies with some of this spice concoction. Thanks for sharing! I live in Norway and it is pretty hard to find Pumpkin Pie Spice, actually I think I would have some shipped from the USA but now resolved…Tusen Takk-Thank You

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avatar 63 Jamie September 19, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Kristina-
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for coming back and telling us your thoughts! Have a great day.
-Jamie

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avatar 64 Kelly Senyei (Just a Taste) September 19, 2012 at 9:57 am

I’m starting up my pumpkin-inspired baking this weekend and cannot wait to use this recipe!

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avatar 65 Jenny September 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm

What does “allspice” consist of? I live in Norway and love pumpkin pie, but pumpkin spice does not exist here. So I would love to try this recipe.

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avatar 66 Jamie September 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Jenny-
Here is a link to Wikipedia that will explain exactly what allspice is. I hope this helps!
-Jamie

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avatar 67 Betty Izquierdo October 2, 2012 at 3:14 pm

Ever since mom passed, we have sisters’ day once a month and this would make a great homemade gift, cause they all love to bake and they would save $$$$$ in the long run. Thanks for sharing…..

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avatar 68 Betty Izquierdo October 2, 2012 at 3:20 pm

Since our mom passed, we have sisters’ day once a month and this would make a great, gift, knowing that the holidays are right around the corner. We all share recipes and fix fantastic meals to share with each other on those days. (Memories of mom’s fantastic recipes.) Thanks for sharing….

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avatar 69 Mary @ Fit and Fed October 25, 2012 at 7:29 pm

Yup, we have a drawer for the spices, and cupboard space for all the OTHER spices, the ones we only use once in a while. Never have bought pumpkin pie spice, though. I don’t like dried ginger– it’s fresh or nothing. And cloves don’t seem to agree with me. So I just mix up cinnamon and allspice half and half and I’m good to go!

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avatar 70 Danielle October 29, 2012 at 7:21 pm

I am really curious about this chili/taco seasoning. I didn’t see if anybody else asked. So how do you make it?

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avatar 71 Jamie October 29, 2012 at 9:34 pm

Danielle-
Here is the link to the spice mix recipe. I hop you enjoy it! http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-chili-and-taco-seasoning/
-Jamie

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avatar 72 Peggy November 9, 2012 at 12:09 pm

Yup you’re right….I have all the ingredients in my “spice” cabinet lol! I love using the tiny 4 oz Ball canning jars for spices. They’re the perfect size and the lids are easy on/easy off. Thanks for a great blend. I’m off to make some right now!

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avatar 73 Linda November 15, 2012 at 4:49 pm

On the pumpkin spice jars, is that a cricut machine that’s used for the tidy, clean letters on the jar? I sure like that look. I guess the individual letters could be purchased from Michael’s, but I like yours better.

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avatar 74 Jamie November 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm

Linda-
I actually used my Silhouette to create the letters. They were cut using a Felt Marker font. I hope this helps!
-Jamie

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avatar 75 EllenJemiina November 18, 2012 at 9:20 am

Hey.
I’m keeping a muffin/cupcake blog and needed a spice mix like this… You really don’t find ready make mix like this in Finland so I used your recipe. Thank you for sharing. I did share a link to your blog in mine so that origin from where I got it will be available for all my readers…
Thanks

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avatar 76 MBA November 18, 2012 at 9:26 am

Ellen-
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for visiting and sharing your feedback – Have a great day!
-Jamie

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avatar 77 Jeanette December 12, 2012 at 7:56 pm

I am addicted to this Pumpkin Pie Spice and your Apple Pie Spice!

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avatar 78 Michelle January 5, 2013 at 11:54 am

I made this a few days ago when I realized I was out in the middle of making pumpkin bread. I left out the cloves because I just can’t stand them, and it still turned out wonderful. Thanks so much for the recipe! :)

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avatar 79 MBA January 8, 2013 at 11:33 am

Michelle-
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for stopping by and providing your feedback – have a great day!
-Jamie

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