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I like making my own spice blends. There are a few reasons why. First, I can recycle my spices by making other blends. Second, I portion enough for what I need therefore it doesn’t lose any potency over time. Lastly, it’s cheaper 💰 to make them from scratch.
 
I have a bunch of spices in my drawer so to prevent them from expiring by losing their flavor and aroma, I mix 👩‍🍳 them to create other blends. It can be Herbes de Provence, Italian or Greek Seasoning, Montréal Steak Spice, Pumpkin Pie Spice, etc.
 
When my mother-in-law gave me one of her cookie recipes which was Pfeffernüsse, first, I had to make a spice blend. It was German Gingerbread Spice • Lebkuchengewürz! After making it, I was transported straight to the Holidays 🎄.
 
It’s interesting that simply from a smell 👃, it can take you to a place you’ve been, remind you of a person, an event or put you in a certain mood. This spice blend does it! It smells like Christmas! The beautiful fragrance of it is so Holiday-ish!
 
When shopping 🛒 for German Gingerbread Spice • Lebkuchengewürz either online or at specialty stores, the price is outrageous plus who knows how long it has been sitting on the shelves! You probably have all the spices on hand to make this quick blend recipe.
 
German Gingerbread Spice • Lebkuchengewürz is a great one to have on hand. Besides making Pfeffernüsse and Lebkuchen cookies with it, this can be used as an ingredient for Gingerbread Spice Cake or Stollen. Enhance your hot cocoa or sweet potato casserole 🍠 by sprinkling some on top!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Recipe for German Gingerbread Spice • Lebkuchengewürz…
– 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
– 2 tsp. ground cloves
– 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
– 3/4 tsp. allspice
– 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
– 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
– 1/4 tsp. ground mace
– 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
 
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until nicely blended. Store in an airtight container, in a dark, cool place. It makes roughly 1/4 cup.
 
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