Learn what goes into these iconic fall flavors. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years experience who loves cooking ...

Now, every time I open that little jar of pumpkin pie spice, it's like I'm transported back to those early days of discovery ...

In spite of its name, pumpkin spice isn't actually made with pumpkin. It's a mix of spices meant to enhance pumpkin pie. Spice maker McCormick debuted its Pumpkin Pie Spice in 1934 with intent ...

Keep in mind, though, that pumpkin pie spice contains stronger spices like ginger, nutmeg, and allspice that can be a touch overwhelming in some recipes, so don't go overboard.

Spices: If you love bold flavors, feel free to increase the pumpkin pie spice or add a pinch of extra cinnamon or nutmeg for a more intense fall flavor.

But by 1796, pumpkin pie had evolved to resemble the version ... "We ultimately ended up landing on Pumpkin Spice Latte because the spices play a really important role in bringing out the flavors ...