Christmas in a bottle? Yes, it's possible! Mixed spice is a super easy blend that combines all the beautiful flavors of Christmas in one simple recipe. It takes just a minute to throw together, and it keeps for up to 3 months in the pantry.
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Questions
Can I make my own mixed spice?
Absolutely! Just whisk everything together until well blended, then store in an airtight container away from light and heat.
Can I substitute something for it?
This British blend really has a distinct flavor, so I'd suggest making your own rather than substituting it. The closest substitute is pumpkin pie spice.
What are the ingredients?
This blend uses only a few ingredients. Feel free to omit ones or tweak the amounts based on your preferences.
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Ginger
- Coriander
- Mace
Is mixed spice the same as allspice?
No; they're not the same. Allspice are unripe, dried berries, while mixed spice is a blend of several different spices, including allspice. This chart contrasts the differences.
How to Make
Gather some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ginger, coriander, and mace.
Pour everything into a bowl.
Whisk everything together.
Keep whisking until it's evenly blended.
Pour the mixture through a sieve to catch any large pieces.
Use right away or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Uses
There are a wide variety of delicious desserts that you can use this blend in! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Apple pie
- Hot cross buns
- French toast
- Cakes
- Cinnamon buns
- Christmas cake
- Plum pudding
Pro Tips
- Always use fresh spices. Throw out any expired ones in your pantry.
- Want the best flavor and aroma? Grind your own spices with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Sieve the mixture to remove any large pieces.
- Store away from light and heat for up to 3 months.
- Need a substitute? Pumpkin pie spice is the next closest thing.
Recommended Tools
- Whole Mace: can't find it in the store? Here you go.
- Whole Nutmeg: you'll be amazed with the flavor and aroma of freshly grated nutmeg!
- Coriander Seeds: these little round seeds come from the cilantro plant and add an exotic flavor.
- Microplane: this hand-held tool effortlessly grates citrus zest and nutmeg.
- Spice Grinder: want to grind your own spices? You'll get it done in a jiffy with this gadget!
Recipes that Call for Mixed Spice
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Recipe
Mixed Spice: A British Blend
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 4 tablespoons 1x
Description
Mixed spice is a British blend that’s perfect for baking apple pies or adding to cake, cookies, hot cross buns, or Christmas baking recipes. It’s a sweet blend you can give as a homemade gift, or use to make delicious tea treats and dessert recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- ⅔ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅔ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅔ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground mace
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together with a wire whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Store in an airtight, labeled container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use the freshest spices you can find. Preferably, grind your own with a mortar and pestle or grinder.
- Sieve the mixture to remove any large pieces.
- Store it away from light and heat.
- It will keep in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. After that, its flavor will start to dull.
- Category: Spice Blends
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: recipes using, uses
This post was originally published on August 9, 2017.
Heather M Clay
I'm trying to find a zucchini bread recipe that uses this spice blend that a friend of mines mom use to make. Is there anyone who might know where I can find it.
Emma
Since we don't have a zucchini bread recipe on our blog, you can try looking on other baking blogs for a good recipe. You can substitute mixed spice for some of the cinnamon or other spices in the recipe. Hope this helps, Heather!