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Speculaas spice mix on a spoon.
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Speculaas Spice Mix

This recipe for speculaas spice mix is an absolute must-have in your kitchen, especially if you love speculaas! It is super easy to make and is ready in less than 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: Dutch
Keyword: How do you make speculaas spices, pepernoten, recipe for speculaas spices, Speculaas, speculaas seasoning, speculaas spices, Speculoos, spice mix, What spices are in speculoos
Servings: 18 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.5mg