I have never been a fan of commercial pumpkin pie spice, instead, when creating recipes my tendency has been to individually tailor the mixture of warm spices often found in pumpkin pie to a given recipe (be it a beverage, a cake, or a pie). That said, having a nice warm pumpkin pie spice mixture on hand certainly can come in handy (especially when you want a quick Pumpkin Latte!).
Rich in cinnamon, ginger and cloves (as in found in Libby’s famous pumpkin pie) and with the addition of nutmeg, this richly flavored, perfectly balanced, autumn hued spice mixture can be used anywhere pumpkin pie spice is called for. Look no further than my Skinny Spiced Pumpkin Latte or Pumpkin Pie French Toast to try it!
MAKES 7 TEASPOONS
Ingredients
1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Transfer to a small jar and store in a cool, dry place.
Marlene Says: There are a few ways to use my spice mix in my new book. Ranging from my Instant Pumpkin Ice Cream, and the 2-Minute Pumpkin Pie, to the Pumpkin Spice Latte. It will also work well in your own favorite recipes.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1 teaspoon) Calories 5 | Carbohydrate 1g (Sugars g) | Total Fat 0g (Sat Fat 0 g) | Protein 0g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 0mg | Food Exchanges: Free Food | Carbohydrate Choices: 0 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 0
