How to Use Pumpkin Pie Spice in 6 Surprising Ways

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Pumpkin pie spice is amazingly versatile. These 6 recipes show how to use this blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and clove in main dishes, side dishes and salads.

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Pumpkin-pie spice gives an autumnal twist to a classic brown sugar barbecue rub in this simple, oven-roasted tenderloin.

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Turkey-Day Burger

Turkey-Day Burger

Imagine a holiday leftover sandwich, in burger form—sage-flavored turkey burger on a potato bun, topped with tangy cranberry sauce and crisp apple. And on the side? Sweet potato fries, naturally.

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Moroccan Carrot Slaw

Moroccan Carrot Slaw

Combining cinnamony pumpkin-pie spice with fresh mint lends North African flavor in a flash. Try this simple salad as a side dish to grilled chicken.

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Wilted Asian Kale

Wilted Asian Kale

Pumpkin-pie spice is the secret ingredient in this nutrient-packed side dish.

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Caribbean Shrimp Kabobs

Caribbean Shrimp Kabobs

These weeknight-easy skewers marry gently spiced shrimp with juicy pineapple. Serve with rice and a fresh lettuce salad.

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Sweet and Savory Pecans

Sweet and Savory Pecans

Rosemary and pumpkin-pie spice give these crunchy nuts a holiday flair, but they're delish with drinks or sprinkled on a salad any time of year.

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