Homemade Speculaas Spice Mix
Speculaas spice mix is a fragrant Dutch spice blend made with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Servings: 33 portions
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp star anise
Instructions
- Add all the spices to a small mixing bowl.
- Stir with a small whisk or spoon until the spices are evenly combined. Transfer the spice mix to a clean, dry airtight jar for storage.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh spices. Ground spices gradually lose their aroma over time, so newer spices will produce a more fragrant spice blend.
- If you're using whole spices, lightly toast them in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant before grinding. This helps release their natural oils and enhances the flavor of the spice mix.
- Grind whole spices in a spice grinder, coffee grinder, or high-powered blender until finely ground. For an extra smooth spice blend, sift the spices after grinding.
- Feel free to adjust the spice ratios to suit your taste. Add a little more cinnamon for warmth or more cardamom for a stronger aromatic flavor.
- Store the spice mix in a clean, dry airtight jar away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Properly stored, it will stay fragrant for several months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg