Gingerbread Spice Mix with Ginger (Printable)
Fragrant blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and warm spices to enhance sweet dishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spices
01 - 3 tablespoons ground ginger
02 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cloves
04 - 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1 tablespoon ground allspice
06 - 1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place all spices into a small mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk the spices together until evenly blended.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dark place for up to six months.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You control the balance of spices so it tastes exactly how you like it.
- It costs a fraction of store-bought versions and lasts for months.
- Having it ready means you can bake gingerbread cookies or spice up your coffee on a whim.
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- If your spices have been sitting in the pantry for over a year, replace them, old spices taste dull and won't give you that holiday magic.
- Don't skip the whisking step, clumps of cloves or nutmeg can throw off the balance in your baking.
03 -
- Toast whole spices and grind them yourself if you want the most intense, aromatic version, the difference is stunning.
- Make a few small jars during the holidays and give them as gifts, people love a homemade touch that actually gets used.