How to use pumpkin spice

[wise_rita]

I've come into 2 shakers of pumpkin spice (which is not available where I live).

How do I use it? I enjoy a PSL as much as the next basic bitch, but I don't imagine you just fill a coffee with spices, and am totally stumped on how to use it.

Please help!

[ZitchDog]

If you make drip coffee, you can sprinkle some seasoning into the coffee grounds before it brews, and it will flavor the coffee that brews into the pot. Use a light touch when you sprinkle it in. I like to do this with cinnamon from time to time.

[sproctopus]

Like just for coffee? Or other things?

[lavenderblue]

I am obsessed with all things Pumpkin and Pumpkin Spice. Here are some things that I do with it. And yes, these are all things that we've done (my daughter is as obsessed as I am) in like the last 2 weeks.

Add the spice to coffee grounds when brewing and also make a pumpkin cold cream
Sprinkle on top of baked sweet potatoes
Pumpkin Spice Overnight oats
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Spice and pumpkin cream cheese (just buy cream cheese and mix in pumpkin and seasonings)

I'm sure there is more, but that is all I can think of off of the top of my head.

[HRH Queen Dick I]

Sept 13, 2024 9:46:26 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

I've come into 2 shakers of pumpkin spice

What like someone left them to you in their will?

[wise_rita]

Sept 13, 2024 10:14:39 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Sept 13, 2024 9:46:26 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

I've come into 2 shakers of pumpkin spice

What like someone left them to you in their will?

Precisely.

[wise_rita]

Sept 13, 2024 9:57:03 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

Like just for coffee? Or other things?

Any and all uses!

[sproctopus]

Sept 13, 2024 10:23:07 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Sept 13, 2024 9:57:03 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

Like just for coffee? Or other things?

Any and all uses!

I use it to spice brioche doughs for cinnamon rolls, babka and doughnuts.

I also used it for spiced pie doughs.

[sonrisa]

Just a regular spice mix where they've slapped the words "pumpkin" on it? (ie.something like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, allspice)?

Use it whenever you'd use cinnamon. maybe cut back on the other spices in your recipe for balance. I use some combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, all spice, cardamon, mace in a lot of what I cook, so I'd just sub that and supplement as needed.

Snickerdoodles
pies (apple, pumpkin)
quick breads
Chili
in your ras el hanout
my kids like it with warm milk
I have some chicken and ground beef dishes I'd use it in.
Cut apples: My kid likes to sprinkle cinnamon onto fresh cut apples

[pixy0stix]

Pumpkin spice is just cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, all spice... and something else that I can't remember all mixed up. So you can use it in anything that requires cinnamon for a slightly different flavor.

ETA: clove!

[buffalogal]

add some to your eggs before you beat them when making french toast.

[emilyinchile]

Sept 13, 2024 13:23:06 GMT -5 buffalogal said:

add some to your eggs before you beat them when making french toast.

The first part of this had me thinking that some people are really taking pumpkin spice too far. I'm very glad you weren't actually suggesting a pumpkin spice scramble.

[slbride2003]

I add it when I make butternut squash soup

[bdubs419]

For a healthier version of PSL/ pumpkin cream cold brew type drinks: I use a spoonful of ground pumpkin, cream, pumpkin spice and a bit of brown sugar and froth it up! Pour over any type of coffee. I personally pour it over iced cold brew and it’s good!

[beerlover]

I am curious about where you live that pumpkin spice isn’t available!

[sproctopus]

I also remembered that, in the fall, I use it with maple syrup on roasted delicate squash.

[campermom]

Protein balls! Not sure the exact measurements but there are recipes that use oats, nut butters, a little applesauce, and vanilla protein powder. You could add raisens or choc chips. It’s like a dessert!

[wise_rita]

Sept 14, 2024 8:03:52 GMT -5 beerlover said:

I am curious about where you live that pumpkin spice isn’t available!

Outside the good 'ol USA.

[jobae1234]

My favorite way to make sweet potatoes is to peel and dice them, put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and some salt, and add a lot of pumpkin pie spice. Like a generous amount. Oven roast them until they’re soft and caramelized. Omg. So so good.

[mommyatty]

Penzey’s website has some really good sounding recipes for their pie spice (which is basically the same as pumpkin spice).

[huskymom]

My favorite way to enjoy anything pumpkin spice is to dump it directly in the trash 😂😂