Clove Powder vs Pumpkin Spice
A side-by-side guide to substituting Pumpkin Spice for Clove Powder (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tsp of Pumpkin Spice for every 1 tsp of Clove Powder.
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Pumpkin Spice
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Pumpkin spice contains cloves plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; use half the amount since it's a blend. Best in sweet applications.
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Pumpkin spice contains cloves plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; use half the amount since it's a blend. Best in sweet applications. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Common questions
Yes — Pumpkin spice contains cloves plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; use half the amount since it's a blend. Best in sweet applications. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Pumpkin spice contains cloves plus cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; use half the amount since it's a blend..
Pumpkin Spice is one of the options SubSwap lists for Clove Powder. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Clove Powder substitutes.
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