2 versions Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix --- for Meri

[charisstoma]

If you've paid for this 'special international' spice they've been ripping you off.
I like the second version best. And you can use this with more than the 'pumpkin' version of squash. Sweet potatoes too.
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/five-spice-sweet-potato-pie


"Use this mixture in recipes that call for pumpkin pie spice. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice that can be scaled to any size."
Pumpkin Pie Spice I
Yield 8 servings
http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/20477/pumpkin-pie-spice-i/?mxt=t06rda

Ingredients
4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons ground ginger
3 teaspoons ground allspice

Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in air tight container.




"This will make enough for one recipe of pumpkin pie. But you could increase amounts to keep a mix on hand. These spices added to a pumpkin pie make the dish as far as I am concerned."
Pumpkin Pie Spice II
http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/20476/pumpkin-pie-spice-ii/

Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions
In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Store in an airtight container.