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Speculaaskruiden

Learn to make my speculaaskruiden, a mix of different spices that are essential for some of the Netherlands’ most famous cookies: speculaas (or speculoos). You will also use these in making kruidnootjes, taaitaai and many other fall/winter favorites!

I have made a large batch of these before, and put them in smaller glass jar to give away as gifts around the holidays!

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Speculaaskruiden

Learn to make my speculaaskruiden, a mix of different spices that are essential for some of the Netherlands' most famous cookies: speculaas (or speculoos). You will also use these in making kruidnootjes, taaitaai and many other fall/winter favorites!
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Dutch
Keyword Baking, Dutch Food, seasoning, speculaas, spice mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 46 grams
Calories 3kcal

Ingredients

  • 26 g Ground cinnamon
  • 6 g Ground cloves
  • 5 g Nutmeg Freshly grated
  • 1 g Ground coriander seed
  • 2 g Ground cardamom
  • 2 g Ground white pepper
  • 2 g Ground mace
  • 2 g Ground ginger
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Instructions

  • Grate the nutmeg. You really want to use fresh nutmeg for this recipe!
  • Simply mix together all these ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  • I have not yet tried very many of your recipes, I do want to try the Pepernoten for my family, my grandparents came her from the Netherlands at the time families came here, and I like to try some Dutch recipes, trying to keep my heritage alive. Thank you.

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