Scottish Mixed Spice
Add a touch of Scotland’s culinary charm to your kitchen with this aromatic homemade Scottish Mixed Spice blend! Featuring a perfectly balanced medley of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and coriander, this versatile spice mix is your secret weapon for creating warm, spiced desserts and hearty baked goods. It comes together in just 5 minutes, requiring no cooking, and can be stored for up to six months to infuse your recipes with a comforting depth of flavor. Perfect for cakes, cookies, puddings, and even seasonal treats, this DIY spice blend captures the essence of traditional Scottish baking in every pinch. Aromatic, versatile, and so easy to make, you’ll want to keep this delightful mix on hand all year long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
Instructions
In a small, clean bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground coriander.
Using a small whisk or spoon, thoroughly mix the spices together until they are evenly blended.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or spice jar. Label it as 'Scottish Mixed Spice' and include the date for freshness.
Store the spice blend in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months, ensuring it retains its rich aroma and flavor.
Use as needed in recipes, typically 1–2 teaspoons for cakes, cookies, or puddings, to add warmth and complexity to your baked goods.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
46 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*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.
