Can I use pumpkin pie extract instead of spice?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I use pumpkin pie extract instead of spice?
2. How much pumpkin pie spice do I substitute for individual spices?
3. Can I substitute pumpkin pie spice for Ginger?
4. What country did allspice come from?
5. Can I grow allspice?
6. Is pumpkin pie spice bad for dogs?
7. Is pumpkin pie spice OK for dogs?
8. Why can't dogs have pumpkin pie filling?
9. Why can't dogs have pie filling?

Can I use pumpkin pie extract instead of spice?

The extract can be used as a direct replacement for vanilla extract in recipes where you want to add a little spice. It can also be added to a recipe that already uses fall spices (such as a homemade pumpkin pie filling) as a way to amp up that flavor.

How much pumpkin pie spice do I substitute for individual spices?

If a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, you can use ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and ⅛ teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice. If you want 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice, use 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ginger, and ¼ teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice.

Can I substitute pumpkin pie spice for Ginger?

It's not that allspice or cinnamon tastes like ginger, but that they're complementary spices. Pumpkin pie spice is another option to consider. It's typically a blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These substitutes will change the flavor and color of the dish slightly but will work just fine in a pinch.

What country did allspice come from?

Learn about culinary uses and health benefits of allspice. Allspice, tropical evergreen tree (Pimenta diocia, formerly P. officinalis) of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to the West Indies and Central America and valued for its berries, the source of a highly aromatic spice.

Can I grow allspice?

Yes, but in most areas of North America, or Europe for that matter, allspice herbs will grow but fruiting will not occur. ... If growing allspice pimenta in a climate that is not tropical to subtropical, allspice will do well in greenhouses or even as a houseplant, as it adapts well to container gardening.

Is pumpkin pie spice bad for dogs?

Pumpkin spice products may or may not actually contain pumpkin. Pumpkin is not toxic to pets but can cause stomach upset, especially diarrhea because of its fiber content. Pumpkin spice products are usually flavored with a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

Is pumpkin pie spice OK for dogs?

Pumpkin pie spice is typically a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and either cloves or allspice depending on the blend. Items made with the spice may or may not contain pumpkin. Pumpkin is perfectly safe for pets, and sometimes helps with digestion and may be recommended for pets with diarrhea or constipation.

Why can't dogs have pumpkin pie filling?

No. While pumpkin itself has nutritional benefits for dogs, pumpkin pie is loaded with sugar, which is never good for dogs. If your dog has gotten into your Thanksgiving pie, odds are he's okay. He may have an upset stomach, but he hasn't eaten anything toxic.

Why can't dogs have pie filling?

But don't give your pet any pie filling or cooked desserts, as they may contain ingredients that can be toxic for dogs. "Plain cooked fresh pumpkin is fine to feed to dogs, but pumpkin pie filling often includes xylitol which is very toxic and potentially deadly for canines," AKC says.