Pumpkin pie spice is a seasoning that enhances the taste of a pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie is a delicious dessert traditionally taken in early winter and during fall in Canada and United States. Most people make pumpkin pie during Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays. The pumpkin is also featured at Halloween and symbolizes time for harvest. The pie comprises of custard drawn from pumpkins. Their color ranges from brown to orange. When the pie is baked in a pie shell, it rarely has a crust at the top. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves are used to season the pumpkin pie.

Nutritional Value of Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie provides 9% of the daily recommended phosphorous amounts and 7% of iron and calcium. These minerals are important for cellular, metabolic, tooth, bone and neurological development. They also help in contracting muscles, oxygenating blood and enhancing blood clotting. Pumpkin pie is a rich source of Vitamin B, providing at least 20% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B-12 and thiamin, 12% of folate, 13% riboflavin and 9% of niacin. These are important nutrients for improving vision and skin, as well as enhancing formation of red blood cells, maintaining appetite, metabolism, digestion and neurological health. Folate is important for reducing the coronary artery disease risks and birth defects. Pumpkin pie contains vitamin E and A that prevent certain cancers. The pumpkin pie also contains other minerals in minimal amounts.

How to Spice your Pumpkin Pie

Since the pie contains high fats, cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium, it is important to develop ways of enjoying it without necessarily cutting a slice. You may want to make smaller pie to reduce the size or cut a piece of the pie and season it with fat free ice cream or yoghurt. If you are longing for a tasty pumpkin pie, go for pumpkin muffins or reduce your fat or sodium intake.