A traditional Dutch cookie is speculaas. To make these cookies, and many other delicious things (check out the recipe page!), you need a special ingredient; Speculaas Spices. In this recipe, you will learn how to make Speculaas Spices yourself. If you cannot find it in a store or when you want the spices to taste extra good, you will have a great recipe! Are you looking for more ingredients to make yourself? Select [Spices and Seasoning] under [Meals] on [the recipe page].
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Ingredients
- 16 tsp Dried Ground Cinnamon
- 4 tsp Dried Ground Nutmeg
- 4 tsp Dried Ground Cloves
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tsp Dried Ground Orange Peel
- 1 tsp Dried Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Dried Ground Cardamom
- 1 tsp Dried Ground Mace - [This is optional.]
Equipment
- Food Scale
- Measuring Spoons
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Small Jar
Recipe Video
Instructions
- Measure or weigh the spices.
- Mix them all together.
- Your Speculaas Spices are now ready to use!
Good to know
- Storing: Make sure to store your spices in an airtight container or jar and keep it in a cool, dry and dark spot.
- Shelf Life: Speculaas Spices will stay good for at least a year when stored correctly.
- Organic: Only use organic ingredients.
- Tip: Let your spices sit for a few days before you use them. This will give the spices time to blend, which will result in an even more delicious flavour!
- Tip: Check out the recipe page for some recipes!
- Tip: As long as you stick to the ratios listed in this recipe, you can make any amount of Speculaas Spices you prefer.
Nutritional Information per Portion
Know What You Eat
Both when buying food or when making your own, it is important to inform yourself about the nutritional value. Have a look at the nutrition label, learn about your serving size and what nutrients this product will bring to the table.
If you want to compare different products and their values, it is easier to look at a label where the values are given per 100 grams. This way you get a better understanding of the categories certain products belong to when it comes to nutritional values. Is this a product with a high sugar content? Does it contain a lot of fiber? How does this product measure up if I am looking to stick to a low-sodium diet?
Speculaas Spices 100 Grams Nutrition Label
Keep in mind that if you are looking to eat healthily, you should not just avoid eating fat and/or sugar. We need both in our daily diet. Make sure however to be aware of where you get your lipids and sugars from. As a rule of thumb, you could say; variation is very important in your diet and in general, the closer your food is to come straight from the source, the better.
If you want to read more about healthy food choices, check out my article [Healthy Food Choices]. Truthful Food also has a continuously growing article category solely focusing on specific ingredients and nutrients for everyone who wants to take a closer look at what you can find in your food.
*All given nutritional information is an indication. Due to differences in how ingredients are produced, where they are purchased and how the recipe is prepared, nutritional values may vary.
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