Homemade mixed spice for baking

Six small heaps of spices on a plate to make mixed spice.

Homemade mixed spice for baking

Mixed spice is a spice blend made using warm and sweet spices and is used in many British bakes including cakes, biscuits and pastries.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Spice blend

Cuisine British

Servings teaspoons

Calories 6 kcal

Ingredients

3 tsps ground cinnamon
3 tsps ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

Measure the spices into a bowl and mix.
Transfer to a clean jar with a tight fitting lid.

Notes

How to use mixed spice

Mixed spice pairs well with many fruits including apples, pears, rhubarb, peaches and gooseberries and can be added to fruit pies or strudel.
Use your homemade mixed spice for popular British recipes such as rock cakes, Eccles cakes, baked apples or fruit crumble.
Mixed adds warmth and flavour to fruit cakes such as Christmas cake.
Use to add warmth and sweetness and to fruit breads such as no knead fruit bread or hot cross buns.
Use mixed spice when making your mincemeat.

How to store

Store in a clean jar with an airtight lid in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Baking, Spice blend

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