Best 2 Christmas Spice Mix Recipes

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Christmas is a time for celebration and joy, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious food? This article offers up a delightful collection of Christmas spice mix recipes that are sure to warm your heart and fill your home with the scents of the season. From the classic flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the more unique and exotic notes of cardamom, star anise, and cloves, these spice mixes will add a festive touch to all your holiday baking and cooking. There's a perfect recipe for everyone, whether you're looking for a simple blend to sprinkle on your cookies or a more complex mix to use in a gingerbread house. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking! This article includes recipes for:

- Classic Christmas Spice Mix: A timeless blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Apple Pie Spice Mix: A warm and inviting mix perfect for apple pies, muffins, and cakes.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix: A must-have for all your pumpkin desserts, this mix combines cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
- Gingerbread Spice Mix: A robust blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses, perfect for gingerbread cookies, cakes, and houses.
- Chai Tea Spice Mix: A fragrant and flavorful mix of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and star anise, perfect for chai tea, lattes, and baked goods.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BRITISH MIXED SPICE



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This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking for several centuries. With both sweet and savory applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Seasoning Blend     Spice Mix

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon quality ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Combine all spices in an airtight glass jar and keep store in a dark cool place for up to several months.Makes about 1/4 cup of Mixed Spice.

FESTIVE SPICE



Festive spice image

Our Christmas spice mix can bring festive cheer to many dishes and drinks. Mix into a latte, sprinkle into your biscuit dough, or stir into buttercream

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield Makes 100g

Number Of Ingredients 9

40g ground cinnamon
30g ground coriander
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 orange , zested
1 lemon , zested
2 tsp light brown sugar
1 tsp sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix.
  • Now you can use the spice mix in other recipes, including our orange spice chicken wings, Christmas spice latte, honey spice cookies, or a fluffy Christmas buttercream for frosting your cakes with.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 1.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

- Make your own personalized blend: Don't hesitate to adjust the proportions of the spices to suit your taste preferences. If you like a more prominent cinnamon flavor, add more; if you prefer a touch of warmth, increase the ginger. - Store properly: Keep your homemade Christmas spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This will preserve its flavor and aroma for up to six months. - Use a coffee grinder: If you don't have a spice grinder, you can use a coffee grinder to grind the spices. Just be sure to clean it thoroughly before using it for coffee again. - Substitute ground spices: If you don't have whole spices on hand, you can use ground spices instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as ground spices are more concentrated. - Experiment with different spices: Feel free to experiment with different spices to create your own unique blend. Some popular additions include nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cardamom.

Conclusion:

Homemade Christmas spice mix is a versatile and flavorful blend that can be used in a variety of holiday baking and cooking recipes. It's easy to make, customizable, and a great way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your kitchen. Whether you're baking cookies, cakes, or pies, or simmering a pot of cider, this spice mix will add a warm and festive touch. So get creative and enjoy the delicious possibilities of homemade Christmas spice mix!

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