Nothing is more representative of the fall season than dry leaves falling from the trees, pumpkins decorating the entrances and of course, the typical smell and flavor of pumpkin spice.
Used to prepare coffees, pies, cakes and all kinds of sweet preparations that you can imagine during this season of the year, pumpkin spice is a mixture of spices that evoke sensations of the warmth of home and, believe it or not, it is easy to make it at home.
One of the questions that arises for those who consume products that contain this mixture is whether its ingredients include castile pumpkin, that iconic fruit of the Halloween and autumn season, and here we will remove the doubt.
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Is there pumpkin in pumpkin spice?
The reality is that pumpkin spice is not used among the ingredients of pumpkin spice; but then, why is it called that?… Well, it turns out that the combination of these spices is traditionally used to prepare pumpkin pie, a typical North American dessert.
Later, its use was extended to other preparations, some also with pumpkin such as cookies, cakes and pancakes and others only with spices such as the famous coffees from a well-known coffee chain, to recreate the flavor of this dessert.
What are the ingredients in pumpkin spice?
Knowing the above, now we will tell you what the true ingredients of pumpkin spice are and how you can prepare it at home.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- powdered ginger
- Clove powder
- Allspice (optional)
Recipe
- 3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice (optional)
To prepare it:
- Pour all the spices in the indicated quantities into a glass jar that closes tightly.
- Mix them by shaking the bottle until they are well integrated.
- Store the mixture in a cool, dry place. It will keep in good condition for several months.
Ways of use
As we already mentioned, it is generally used in baking because it goes very well with the sweet flavor of pumpkin, so you can use it in the following quantities to prepare:
- Latte coffee – 1 tsp.
- Pancake, cookies or muffins – 1/2 half teaspoon.
- Hot oatmeal, yogurt or smoothies – a pinch or half a teaspoon.
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In addition to being aromatic and delicious, pumpkin spice has several benefits thanks to the properties of its ingredients, for example, thanks to cinnamon it is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regulates blood sugar levels; Nutmeg and ginger help improve digestion, relieve stomach discomfort, strengthen the immune system and are a natural anti-inflammatory.
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