Mixed Spice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons allspice berries
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole
• 3 tablespoons ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Grind or pound together the whole spices, then add the 2 ground spices.

2. 2

   You could grind them finer in a coffee bean or spice grinder, or in a blender.

3. 3

   It does not have to be finely ground!

4. 4

   Store in an airtight bottle.

5. 5

   This mixture is often used sparingly in puddings, cakes, cookies, and in milk-based or custard-based desserts.

6. 6

   It adds a delicious flavour to meats.