This easy mixed spice recipe is a blend of warm spices that add so much flavor to drinks and desserts.
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Ingredients and Additional Spices
4 Spice Blend
Keeping the spice blend simple will make it easier to add to sweet and savory recipes.
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
Additional Spices
If you would like to add more complex flavors these spices would be great additions:
- Mace
- Cardamon
- Cloves
- Star Anise
- Aniseed
- Caraway Seeds
- Coriander
- White Peppercorns
- Dried Orange Peel
Mixed Spice vs Pumpkin Pie Spice
Across the world mixed spice is known by many names including Sweet Spice, Cake Spice, Pudding Spice, and Christmas Spice. Used throughout the year but mostly during the holiday season in British, Dutch, German, Irish, and Caribbean recipes.
Mixed spice is similar to Pumpkin Pie Spice which is very popular in the United States, you might also see Apple Pie Spice and Gingerbread Spice. Used during the Fall and Holiday season for pies, cookies, cake, coffee drinks, bread, and even soup.
Pumpkin pie spice is milder compared to mixed spice, you’ll typically see coriander, mace, aniseed, or white peppercorns added to the blend.
Tips and Storage
I prefer to make a small batch at a time, this recipe makes about 4oz or 4 tablespoons. You can even half the recipe easily.
Store ground spices in a cool dry place away from heat for the best flavor, use within 6 months.
If you prefer whole spices use a coffee grinder specifically for spices. You can’t beat the flavor and smell of freshly ground warm spices.
Nutmeg is easy to freshly grate when needed with a microplane grater.
Keep the pantry with both whole and ground spices. I like to have ground ginger and cinnamon ready to use. For whole spices cardamon, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, coriander, and allspice are my favorites.
How to Use Mixed Spice
There are so many ways to use mixed spice from sweet to savory.
Sprinkle mixed spice onto hot coffee drinks, egg nog, gingerbread, cakes, cookies, sweet bread, pies, biscuits, muffins, buns, pancakes, waffles, candy, crackers, soup, stews, roasted root vegetables, kebabs, and sauces.
Holiday Desserts and Drinks
These are popular Christmas and Holiday desserts and drinks that mixed spice blend can be added to.
Gingerbread - Flavorful ginger-spiced cookies, cake, or bread.
Snickerdoodle - Soft and chewy cinnamon sugar cookie that has a mellow tart flavor, popular in the USA.
Speculoos - Crunchy biscuit spiced cookie with a light caramel flavor popular in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
Christmas Cake or Pudding - Rich cake filled with dried fruit, spices, and brandy or rum. Popular in Britain and Caribbean Islands.
Egg Nog - Chilled sweetened egg and milk-based drink flavored with spices and liquor. Many regions and cultures have their own delicious versions, typically called cremas, coquito, ponche de creme, and rompope.
Sorrel - Floral drink flavored with spices, fruit, and fresh ginger. Popular throughout the Caribbean including Trinidad, Saint Vincent, and Jamaica.
Stollen - Yeast bread made with candied fruit, spices, ginger, nuts, marzipan, and powdered sugar.
Pfefferusse - Soft chewy cookie made with molasses, pepper, and spices covered in powdered sugar. Popular in Germany, Demark, and the Netherlands.
Mulled Cider - Apple drink flavored with spices and citrus fruit served cold or hot.
Sugarplum - Candy made with dried fruits and spices coated in sugar.
Step by Step Photos and Directions
- Grab your prepped spices. Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
2. Place them in a mixing bowl.
3. Mix well and add to a spice jar or airtight container.
4. Store in a cool dry pantry. Enjoy.
Easy Mixed Spice Recipe
Equipment
- Small Bowl
- Small Spoon or Mini Whisk
- Small Mason Jar or Spice Jar
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground Allspice
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated, preffered
Instructions
- Place all spices in a small mixing bowl. Mix Well. It's ready to use.
- Store in small container or jar in a cool dry place.
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