Gingerbread Spice Mixture
Elevate your holiday baking and beverages with this homemade Gingerbread Spice Mixture, a fragrant blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice—with a touch of optional cardamom for extra warmth and depth. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this versatile spice mix brings the cozy, nostalgic flavors of gingerbread to life. Store it in an airtight container, and enjoy its aromatic charm for up to six months in cookies, cakes, lattes, or festive holiday dishes. Perfect for DIY kitchen enthusiasts, this recipe ensures a fresher, more flavorful alternative to store-bought spice blends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
Measure out all the spices as listed in the ingredients with precise quantities.
Combine the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cardamom (if using) in a small mixing bowl.
Stir the spices together thoroughly using a whisk or spoon until evenly mixed.
Transfer the spice mixture to an airtight container such as a small jar or spice tin for storage.
Store the Gingerbread Spice Mixture in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Shake or stir before each use to ensure the spices remain well-blended.
Use as desired in recipes for baked goods, hot beverages, or other holiday-inspired dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
89 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 155 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
