Skip over store bought and make your own From-scratch Gingerbread Spice Mix with simply 5 common pantry spices. Yields simply over 1/2 cup and is ready to use wherever gingerbread spice is called for.

Nothing says the holidays more than gingerbread.

No matter what you make, a blend of warm rounded spices is there to greet you. Lucky for you, there’s no need to purchase it at the store because I have the dependable recipe for you. And as I always say, making your own spice blends at home will save you money.

In the next few weeks leading up to Christmas I’ll be sharing a few recipes using this spice mix. But for now, besides cookies, try this kitchen-made gingerbread spice mix in pancakes, breads, granola and cakes. Genuinely the sky is the limit.

To cook this Kitchen-made Gingerbread Spice Mix set out:

cinnamon
nutmeg
allspice
ginger
clove

There’s no right or wrong brand. I will first say, buy what you can afford. However, not all spices are created equal as you tend to get what you pay for. Currently I use Morton & Bassett (not sponsored) because I find their spices to be top notch in texture, color and flavor. Worth keeping and respect what their company stands for not only with charitable work but also quality control. With that said some other welcome brands I’ve used over the years are Simple Organic, Frontier Co-op and Penzys.

Into a jar or container with a tight fitting lid, measure and add in 2 tablespoons each of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and clove.

So unfussy you basically don’t need a recipe. However if you’re not looking to have a 1/2 cup of this spice mix than you can cut this in half for 1/4 cup.

Stir or whisk to combine and you’re all set.

For more recipes, check out my growing list of 20+ Kitchen-made Spice Blends!