On Sun 11 Dec 2005 06:20:13p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it modom?
Just as "pumpkin pie spice" is made from various formulations by spice companies in the US, British "mixed spice" formulations can vary by company in the UK.
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Some years ago I did considerable research on "mixed spice" and compared a fair number of recipes. The following is what I settled on. You can use whole or pre-ground spices to make this, but I prefer using whole. Since I use it in an asortment of recipes, I make a larger batch and keep it in a well-sealed container.
This spice blend is, or course, quite different from pickling spice.
* Exported from MasterCook *
British Mixed Spice
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 teaspoon Mace 1 teaspoon Allspice 1 teaspoon Cloves 1 teaspoon Ginger 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
Grind all spices in a spice mill until a fine poweder is obtained. Store in a tightly sealed jar.
Description: "Use in Pumpkin Pie, Mincemeat Pie" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NOTES : Use 3 teaspoons in a pumpkin pie. Use 3 teaspoons per quart of mincemeat.
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