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French-Style Four-Spice Blend with Allspice

Measure the spices separately and stir them together for a ready-to-use blend. Allspice rounds out this variation on quatre épices.

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Yield: 13 teaspoons
Cuisine: French-inspired

Bring it to the table

Measure after grinding

If starting with whole spices, grind each type separately before measuring. This keeps the proportions consistent.

At the table

Use a small amount to season a savory filling or a spiced bake, then adjust to taste.

Before you start

Gather your ingredients.

Full quantities and serving adjustments are in the recipe card below.

See the ingredient checklist

1 tbsp ground white pepper
1 tbsp ground cloves
1 tbsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground allspice

A few useful notes.

The base batch makes 4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, or 13 teaspoons.

This variation includes allspice in addition to the four main spices.

The cooking plan

How to make French-Style Four-Spice Blend with Allspice.

If using whole spices, grind each spice separately to a fine powder, then measure the quantities listed.
Combine all five ground spices in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly, breaking up any lumps.
Transfer to a clean, dry airtight jar. Label and keep away from heat, light and moisture. Stir or shake before measuring.

Let’s cook

The full recipe.

Check off ingredients as you get them ready.

Changing servings? The ingredient list scales automatically. Adjust quantities named in the steps to match, and choose pans and cooking times for your batch.

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