French-Style Four-Spice Blend with Allspice

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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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13 teaspoons
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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.

  1. If using whole spices, grind each spice separately to a fine powder, then measure the quantities listed.

  2. Combine all five ground spices in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly, breaking up any lumps.

  3. 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.

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French-Style Four-Spice Blend with Allspice

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A ground spice blend of white pepper, cloves, nutmeg and ginger, with a little allspice.
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Servings: 13 teaspoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

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Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Stirring spoon
Stirring spoon
Lidded glass jar
Measuring cups and spoons

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Instructions
 

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

Notes

The base batch makes 4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, or 13 teaspoons.
This variation includes allspice in addition to the four main spices.

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A couple of useful answers.

Do I measure whole spices or ground spices?

Measure after grinding; the ingredient amounts refer to ground spices.

How much should I use?

Start with a small amount in the dish you are seasoning, then adjust to taste.

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