Fall Baking Guide: How to Use Harvest Moon & Spice of the Hearth

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall baking season begins — and with it, the warm spices that make autumn treats so nostalgic. Two of our signature baking blends, Harvest Moon and Spice of the Hearth, are crafted for this very moment.
Let’s break down what makes them special — and how to use them in your fall kitchen magic.

🎃 Harvest Moon (Pumpkin Spice Blend)
This cozy blend features classic autumn spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and a touch of allspice — balanced just right so one never overpowers the others.

Try it in:

• Pumpkin Bread & Muffins – Add 1–2 tsp per loaf or batch
• Oatmeal or Overnight Oats – Just ¼ tsp transforms a bowl
• Pancakes & Waffles – Stir into your mix or batter
• Smoothies or Protein Shakes – A pinch for a fall twist
• Coffee or Lattes – Mix with sweetener and warm milk for a DIY PSL

This blend is pure comfort — like a soft sweater and a good book by candlelight.

🏡 Spice of the Hearth (Gingerbread Spice Blend)
This blend leans warmer and deeper, with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and molasses-friendly spices that make it perfect for festive baking and bold fall treats.

Try it in:

• Gingerbread Cookies or Cake – Use 1–1½ tsp per batch
• Molasses Crinkle Cookies – Adds complexity and warmth
• Spiced Carrot Cake – A delicious ginger-forward twist
• Applesauce or Apple Butter – Simmer with a generous pinch
• Sweet Potatoes or Roasted Squash – Sprinkle with brown sugar for a savory-sweet side

Spice of the Hearth brings that rustic, fireside charm to whatever you’re baking — and makes your kitchen smell amazing.

These two blends are available exclusively in The Baker’s Arsenal collection — and they’re only around during the cooler seasons. Whether you're baking for a fall gathering, prepping market treats, or just indulging your inner kitchen witch, they’re the perfect way to flavor the season.

🍂 Which one do you reach for first when fall arrives?