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    Gingerbread Spice Mix

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Updated: Dec 15, 2021 by Natalie · 54 Comments

    Enjoy the warm aroma and taste of the Holidays with this homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix. It's a blend of beautiful seasonal spices: ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. A flavorful combination that will make your pancakes, lattes, cookies, and cakes taste festive and delicious. 

    Jump to:
    • Why you should make gingerbread spice at home?
    • What does gingerbread spice contain?
    • Ingredients used
    • How to make Gingerbread Spice mix
    • 📖 Recipe
    • More recipes to try
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    Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix stored in a glass jar

    We finally welcomed December, meaning holiday baking can officially start. One of the key ingredients I'll be (over)using this month for baking my favorite seasonal treats is this Gingerbread Spice Mix.

    This fragrant blend is a perfect addition to your Holiday baking, but also drinks. From cookies and cakes to muffins, pancakes, and lattes, the possibilities for using this spice mix are endless. 

    You can buy Gingerbread Spice mix in stores, but I will show you how easy and simple is to make this blend at home. Homemade spice blends are ultimately better and much fresher. Another advantage of making your own blend is you can adjust it to your taste and likings. 

    Why you should make gingerbread spice at home?

    • It's aromatic and smells divine.
    • It is warming and seasonal.
    • It brings the Christmas jolly moods on your plate and in your cups.
    • It is filled with spices that benefit our health too.
    • Stored in a jar it will last whole year and beyond.

    What does gingerbread spice contain?

    It's a blend of pungent ginger, fragrant cinnamon, nutty nutmeg, allspice, and aromatic cloves. It's a signature taste of Holidays and official Christmas spice.

    Ingredients used

    It's a very simple mix of pantry spices. You will need:

    Gingerbread Spice Mix ingredients
    • Ground ginger powder. Ginger is the main spice in this blend. Hence the name - Gingerbread! It's sweet, peppery, and a bit floral, with lemon undertones. It has a fiery taste and pungent aroma. But ginger is more than just a tasty spice used in cooking and baking. It's among the healthiest spices on the planet. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. (1) 
    • Ground Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true” cinnamon, is a highly flavorful and delicious spice. It is a strong, warming spice that's hot, pungent with a sweet sensation. It tastes divine, and it's loaded with powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. (2)
    • Ground nutmeg. Nutmeg has a fresh, rich aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor. It is warm and aromatic with a deep flavor. Although it’s more commonly used for its flavor than its health benefits, nutmeg contains an impressive array of powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties too. (3)
    • Ground cloves. Cloves are quite powerful in both taste and scent. They have a strong, pungent, aroma and sweet, almost hot taste. In addition to their amazing aroma, cloves are known for their potent medicinal properties too. Cloves are rich in antioxidants and have strong anti-bacterial properties. (4)
    • Ground allspice (pimento). Derived from the dried berries of the pimento tree, allspice delivers the flavors of many different spices including cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. It has a warm and earthy aroma and the scent is amazing.
    Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix stored in a glass jar

    How to make Gingerbread Spice mix

    • Prepare all the spices.
    • Measure them precisely by using measuring cups.
    • Add measured spices in a small mixing bowl. 
    • Mix the spices together using a small whisk or a spoon.
    • Transfer the spice mixture to a spice glass jar with a lid.
    • Seal it and store it.

    Tips for storing

    • Store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
    • It will last even longer, but after a year it will lose some of the aroma. 

    Tips for using

    Gingerbread Spice has many uses beyond cookies and cakes. This flavorful combination of holiday spices can be used in baking as well as in drinks. Here are some of my favorite ways to use this beautiful spice blend.

    • Add it to your coffee.
    • Mix it into the coffee creamer. 
    • Sprinkle it over Matcha Latte.
    • Add to your hot chocolate.
    • Stir it into pancake or waffle batter.
    • Dash it over popcorns.
    • Make spiced nuts. 
    • Use it to make gingerbread cookies.
    • Mix in your favorite cakes and bakes.
    • Add to anything you like to give it a gingerbread flavor!

    Keep in mind that this spice mix is very powerful so little goes a long way when using. 

    Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix stored in a glass jar

    This gingerbread spice blend is great for your holiday baking. Or make a batch to give as a homemade Christmas gift.

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    Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix stored in a glass jar

    Gingerbread Spice

    By Natalie
    Gingerbread Spice is the perfect addition to all favorite holiday treats. Skip over store-bought and make your own blend with just 5 simple pantry spices.
    5 from 65 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Spice
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 tablespoons
    Calories 30 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons ground Ceylon cinnamon
    • 4 tablespoons ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
    • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare all the spices.
    • Measure them precisely by using measuring cups.
    • Add measured spices in a small mixing bowl.
    • Mix the spices together using a small whisk or a spoon.
    • Transfer the spice mixture to a spice glass jar with lit. Seal it.

    Notes

    Store it in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword gingerbread spice, gingerbread spice mix, gingerbread spice recipe, homemade gingerbread spice
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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    About Natalie

    Natalie Knezic is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She's also a certified nutrition coach and weight loss specialist. She actively coaches, creates recipes and writes about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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    1. Dannii says

      December 10, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      You can't beat homemade spice mixes. So much cheaper to make.

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth says

      December 04, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Makes a delicious and beautiful gift! We loved it!

      Reply
    3. Glenda says

      December 03, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite Fall and Winter spice blends for both the flavor and the aroma! It would make such a neat hostess gift or addition to a holiday gift basket.

      Reply
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