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German Gingerbread Spice (Lebkuchengewürz)

Lebkuchengewürz (Gingerbread spice) is a German gingerbread spice blend made with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cardamom, cloves and ginger. It's flavorful, super easy and quick to make! Perfect for holidays!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: condiment, Spice blend, spice mix
Cuisine: European, German
Keyword: Christmas, DIY, german gingerbread spice, German gingerbread spice mix, holiday gifts, holiday season, lebkuchen spice mix, lebkuchengewürz recipe, Vegan
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Author: Ester | esterkocht.com

Equipment

  • 3 x small glass containers with Lids
  • spoon
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground star anise
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • All you have to do is combine all the ingredients very well and fill in small air-tight containers. Let the gingerbread spice mix infuse for a few days for the flavors to meld together before using.Store in cool and dry place for up to one year.
  • One of my favorite ways to use gingerbread spice mix is this lebkuchen recipe.