Mixed Spice (English)

This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking for several centuries. With both sweet and savoury applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend. The term “mixed spice” for this popular British spice blend has been referenced in cookbooks since at least the early 1800’s. It’s especially popular in baked goods (thus also called “cake spice”) during the Christmas season where it’s used in a variety of holiday baked desserts including English Christmas Pudding, thus also commonly called “pudding spice.” British Mixed Spice is similar to gingerbread and pumpkin spice blends in other countries in its choice of spices. It has a warm and sweet-spicy flavour and aroma and most commonly includes cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and/or mace, cloves, ginger and coriander.

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground allspice
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground coriander or cumin
¾ tsp. ground mace or nutmeg

Combine all spices in an airtight glass jar and store in a dark cool place for up to several months.

Makes about ¼ cup.