Mixed spice
mixed spice (pudding spice)
- Flavor and role
- A British baking spice blend based on cinnamon with coriander seeds, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and allspice. Similar to American pumpkin pie spice.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Hot cross buns, Christmas pudding, mince pies, fruit cake. In this book: hot cross buns.
- Substitutes
- 1 tsp mixed spice = ½ tsp cinnamon + ⅛ tsp each of nutmeg and ginger + a pinch each of cloves and allspice. Ground cinnamon alone also works.
- Storage
- In an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Blends are best used within 6 months; home-toasted and ground blends are most fragrant for 1-2 months.
- Main countries
- United Kingdom · Australia
Updated 2026-10-10