Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

From: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices , by Aliza Green

Difficulty: Easy | Makes: About 1/4 cup

A favorite American spice mixture, pumpkin pie spice is used in autumn’s pumpkin, sweet potato, and squash pies and is a Thanksgiving tradition. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the mix for each pie.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10597-pumpkin-pie-spice