Mixed Spice (British Recipe for the US/Canada and Recipes to Use it)

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4.9

84 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 small jar

  • Calories

    57 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    British, Scottish

Mixed Spice (British Recipe for the US/Canada and Recipes to Use it)

This mixed spice blend combines cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, ginger, allspice, mace, and cloves into a single seasoning perfect for British-style baking and cooking. The aromatic combination is balanced with warm and slightly sweet tones, suitable for enhancing desserts, pastries, and other dishes that require a complex spice profile.

Description

The recipe for Mixed Spice gathers seven dried spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, ginger, allspice, mace, and ground cloves—in measured quantities to create a well-rounded blend. Mixing these spices thoroughly and storing the mixture in a sealed glass container preserves their fragrance and potency.

This spice blend is commonly used in British recipes to add warmth and distinctive flavor to cakes, puddings, and other baked goods. It differs notably from pumpkin spice, so substituting one for the other is not recommended due to their distinct flavor profiles.

By preparing this blend at home, cooks can control freshness and adjust proportions slightly to suit personal taste, enhancing traditional recipes requiring mixed spice.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp Coriander dried spice
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp mace
  • ½ tsp cloves ground

Instructions

  1. Mix all the spices together and place in a glass jar or container.
  2. Keep sealed in a sealed container in a dry place.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 126mg (3%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1small jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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