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Overhead focus. A mortar filled with gingerbread spices. A pestle rests in the spices.
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Gingerbread Spice (Lebkuchengewürz) Recipe

Delicious, authentic, German, gingerbread spice for baking and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dry Mix
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small or medium mixing bowl.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon (Use Ceylon cinnamon if possible)
  • 2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1½ tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1½ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground anise seed (or ½ tsp. setar anise powder)
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine spices in a bowl.
    Individual ingredients for gingerbread spice placed in a mortar for mixing.
  • Whisk or stir thoroughly to combine
    Gingerbread spice mixed together by a pestle in a mortar.
  • Transfer to an airtight glass jar. Store in a cool, dark cupboard and rest 24 hours before first use
    Closeup of a mortar and pestle. The mortar is filled with gingerbread spice.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp. | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg