Speculaas spice mix

4.81 from 26 votes

Speculaas spice mix is an absolute must-have in your kitchen. Speculaas spice mix is used in speculaas and pepernoten and is amazing in other recipes such as cake, cookies, and stews!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Seasonings

Cuisine: Dutch

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Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 16kcal

Author: Maayke

Equipment

Ingredients

8 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
1,5 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoon ground aniseed
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground black pepper or cubeb/tailed pepper

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Instructions

Put all the spices in a bowl and mix them well.
Store the speculaas spices in an airtight jar.

Notes

Using whole spices and grinding them yourself will give the best flavor.
This recipe makes enough for about seven batches of speculaas or pepernoten. Double if needed.
Reuse old spice jars to store your mix and save money.
Sprinkle a little in cakes, cookies, drinks, or even stews for that cozy Dutch touch.

Fun Fact

This mix is based on recipes dating back to 1754 in the Netherlands. The original spice blends even included pepper! Today, this mix combines the best of historical and modern flavors for authentic Dutch tradition.

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