Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

I used to go out and buy pumpkin pie spice to use in my pumpkin breads, pies and pancakes.  However, for a small 1.5 oz container, you wind up paying between 4 and 5 dollars!  You can make your own at home, for literally cents a teaspoon!  When you look at the back of your Pumpkin Pie Spice, you will notice that on the list of ingredients, it says "allspice."  After careful research, I have found that all "allspice" is, is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.  The great part about cooking, is if you find one of the ingredients too strong, play around with the flavors until you find the best combination that suits your tastes!  Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves are all spices that most people have at the ready.  I save and clean out jars from sauces and condiments and then use them for various things around the house.  Right now my homemade pumpkin pie spice is sitting in one of these jars.  Why pay a fortune for something that you can get for literally pennies?  

This recipes yields about 10 teaspoons, but is easily doubled or halved depending on your needs.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Mix all of the ingredients together and store in an airtight container (tupperware or jar).