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Speculaas Spice Mix
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About Speculaas Spice Mix
Speculaas spice is a warm, fragrant blend of ground spices, primarily cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom, with common additions like aniseed, white pepper, coriander, and mace, creating the distinctive flavor for Dutch/Belgian speculaas cookies (or speculoos) enjoyed during holidays. It offers a sweet yet spicy profile, perfect for autumn baking, but is versatile enough for desserts and even savory dishes, with recipes varying slightly by baker, much like pumpkin pie spice but unique.
