Authentic German Gingerbread Spice

This German homemade gingerbread spice blend smells like a German Christmas market and is essential when making German gingerbread (Lebkuchen). I also love it for adding spice to Apfelkuchen (apple cake), and sprinkled on top of pancakes or muffins when blended with equal parts of sugar. My decorated gingerbread hearts, It keeps for up to 2 years at room temperature, stored in an airtight container and kept in a dark spot. (Dirndl Kitchen)

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Step 1

Grind all whole spices and funnel into a spice jar together with the ground spices.

Step 2

Shake the spice jar and seal airtight.

Step 3

Store in a dark spot at room temperature for up to 2 years. It will keep longer, but that's when the spice will taste the best.