Experience the rich, aromatic allure of Gingerbread Spice mix, a delightful blend of fragrant spices that adds a cozy touch to holiday baking, cooking, and sipping.
I love making my homemade spice blends such as Pumpkin Pie Spice and Apple Pie Spice so I have them on hand for all my Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes.
What I Love About this Recipe
- Quick and easy: Gingerbread spice is quick and easy to prepare by mixing a few common spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creating a flavorful blend in minutes for your recipes.
- Comforting: It’s comforting thanks to its warm and familiar aroma making it perfect for holiday baking. It infuses a festive, warm, and aromatic flavor into treats, such as cookies and cakes
- Unique Gifts: Homemade gingerbread spice makes a thoughtful and unique gift, perfect for sharing your culinary passion with friends and family. It pairs perfectly with other homemade gifts such as Amaretto and Infused Olive Oil.
How to Make Gingerbread Spice Mix
- Mix the spices. Pour the allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, (or a nutmeg substitute), cloves, and ground black pepper into a small mixing bowl. Whisk the spices together until fully blended.
- Store. Place the spice mix into a spice jar or jar with a lid and store it in the pantry.
Storage Information
Store homemade gingerbread spice in an airtight container, away from light and heat, to maintain its freshness and flavor. When stored properly it can last for up to 6 months.
Uses for Gingerbread Spice
Gingerbread Spice Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk or Spoon
- Spice Jar with Lid
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ground Allspice
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Ground Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix the spices. Pour the allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, (or a nutmeg substitute), cloves, and ground black pepper into a small mixing bowl. Whisk the spices together until fully blended.
- Store. Place the spice mix into a spice jar or jar with a lid and store it in the pantry.