Hillvilla Pumpkin Pie Spice

from Food.com
via Ann Satterfield

makes 1/4 cup (enough for 4 pies)

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper (that's correct!)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each ground nutmeg, ground cloves and ground ginger

Mix all ingredients together, and store in an airtight container.

The Hillvilla was most famous for its pumpkin pie. When its baker Eddie Palaske died, this recipe was posted in the Oregonian in his obituary. The spice seasoning is different, but it makes the best pumpkin pie that I have ever eaten, and for the holidays it gets rave reviews! If you want a lower fat version, use egg beaters, evaporated skim milk and non-fat half and half.