Pumpkin Spice Mix

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Whilst this is a store cupboard staple for many of our friends across the pond, this was something that I had to research this year as I've never had it before! 

Spoiler alert - it doesn't contain any actual pumpkin 😁

The ingredients were mostly the same in all the recipes I researched with the exception of one ingredient - Allspice.

It seems that some people add it and some don't. 

I didn't have any in my cupboard when I made my spice mix, so I omitted it and the spice mix is still delicious, so you can do without it.

I've used larger quantities than many of the recipes out there, because I do a lot of home baking and I didn't see any point in only making a small batch!




So here is my quick and easy recipe for Pumpkin Spice Mix for use in all your Autumn baking...


Ingredients

4 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

2 tbsp Ground Ginger

1 tbsp Ground Cloves

2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

1 tbsp Allspice (optional)


Method

Mix all the spices together and store in a tightly sealed jar. 

Can be used right away for all your Pumpkin Spice favourite recipes!

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