British Mixed Spice: Classic Blend for Traditional Baking and Desserts

British Mixed Spice is a classic blend of warm, aromatic spices used primarily in traditional British baking. This mix, sometimes called "pudding spice," adds a sweet, spiced depth to cakes, puddings, and baked goods. It’s reminiscent of autumn and winter flavours, though it can be used year-round to infuse a warm, fragrant note into desserts.

Cinnamon is the dominant spice in this blend. It is sweet and warm, with a comforting flavour that works beautifully in cakes and desserts.
Ground Coriander. Often used more for its subtle citrus-like, earthy undertone, coriander adds complexity to the blend and balances the sweetness of the other spices.
Ground Allspice. This spice offers a mixture of flavours, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, enhancing the warmth and spice of the mix.
Nutmeg is sweet, nutty, and slightly peppery, providing depth and a warm, aromatic richness.
Ground Cloves. Strong and intense, cloves bring a sharp, spicy warmth that complements the sweetness of the other spices.
Ground Ginger. Known for its slightly spicy, peppery heat with a touch of sweetness, ginger adds a subtle kick to the blend.
Mace is the outer coating of the nutmeg seed. Its flavour is similar to nutmeg but more delicate and slightly more intense. It adds a warm, sweet-spicy flavour.

Uses for British Mixed Spice:
Spiced Cakes: Traditionally used in fruit cakes, sponge cakes, and other sweet bakes, this blend is perfect for classics like Christmas cake, carrot cake, and spiced loaves.
Puddings: It’s a key ingredient in Christmas pudding and other steamed desserts, adding rich warmth to the dish.
Pastries and Pies: This blend can be sprinkled into pie fillings, especially those with fruits like apple or pear, or mixed into the pastry dough for extra flavour.
Breads and Scones: Great for adding a spicy note to hot cross buns, gingerbread, or spiced fruit scones.
Crumble Toppings: It can be added to oat and flour crumbles for a fragrant, spicy twist.
Cookies and Biscuits: Often used in spiced gingerbread cookies or shortbread to create a warming flavour.

This versatile blend adds a distinctive, warm, aromatic depth to any dish where sweet spices are needed. It’s especially popular around the holidays but can bring a cosy, spiced note to your baking.

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Here's a recipe for 100g of British mixed spice:

40g ground cinnamon
20g ground coriander
15g ground allspice
10g ground nutmeg
5g ground cloves
5g ground ginger
5g ground mace

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly and store in an airtight container. This blend is perfect for spiced cakes, puddings, and traditional British baking recipes.

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