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Lebkuchengewürz (German Gingerbread Spice)
THE essential ingredient to authentic tasting Lebkuchen, Pfeffernüsse and more, absolutely NOTHING compares to the bold and vibrant flavors of homemade Lebkuchengewürz!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 Tablespoons
Calories: 21 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the spices together and store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. Best if used within 3 months.Note: For superior flavor results, use whole spices and toast and grind them. Simply heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the spices until very fragrant. Be careful not to scorch the spices or they will become bitter. Let them cool completely and then grind them to powder in a spice/coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle.Makes about 1/4 cup.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.