Squashing Expectations: 7 Unusual Ways to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix This Season

Now almost essential to the season, pumpkin spice makes an appearance every fall. Traditionally, pumpkin spice is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves that's added to seasonal pies like pumpkin or apple. But these days, the pumpkin spice craze is much, much more than a spice blend - it's a full-fledged niche industry, with manufacturers offering up everything from pumpkin spice cappuccino mix to pumpkin spice M&M's. Whether you're a fan of the craze or simply want to marvel at all the possibilities, here are 7 unique ways to get your pumpkin spice fix this fall. - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell

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