Sunday, September 15, 2013

DIY Pantry: Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Season is here!!



You know what that means right?  Everything Pumpkin...that's right! Here it comes...The Bubba Gump  sound of!!

Pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin donuts
Pumpkin soup
Pumpkin pound cake
Pumpkin cookies
Pumpkin...I know, I know enough.

I can't help it.  We wait all year for this awesomeness and finally it is here.  I love pumpkins!

Well, to get you and myself ready, here is an awesome DIY Pumpkin Spice recipe you can use for baking and in your coffee.  Yes, I said.  Coffee!  What do you think Starbucks uses?  Okay,  maybe not this exact recipe, but it's pretty darn close.  My opinion its better.  At least you know what's in it. Just add cream and BAM, pumpkin yummy goodness latte!

Okay, back to the recipe. Here is the recipe that makes everything warm and cozy...it says cozy up and enjoy Autumn.

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice: (This recipe yields 4 tablespoons)

Note: I encourage you to tweak this to your own liking.  

Ingredients:

2 Tbl. Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbl. Ground Ginger
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp. Ground Allspice
1 tsp. Ground Cloves
1/2 tsp. Ground Cardamom (optional - I have a hard time finding this ingredient so I often leave it out)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients into a small bowl. Mix. and store in an air tight container.

Enjoy your pumpkin goodness!  Don't forget to share or make a comment.  Especially if you have a recipe that works well with your on DIY pumpkin spice.








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