It’s time to spice up your Christmas cooking with these three homemade mixed spice blends! 🎄✨ Whether you’re adding a fiery Cajun kick to your savoury dishes, bringing a Southern-inspired warmth to your meats, or filling your kitchen with the sweet aroma of festive bakes, these easy spice mixes will elevate every recipe this season. As part of my 24 Days of Christmas guide, I’m sharing these blends so you can bring bold, comforting flavours to every meal and treat. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Stirring spoon
- Small funnel (if necessary)
- Glass jar
Ingredients for the Cajun Spice Mix
- Smoked paprika x 1 – 2 tbsp
- Cayenne pepper x 1 – 2 tsp
- Garlic granules x 1 tbsp
- Onion granules x 1 tbsp
- Dried oregano x 1 tbsp
Method for the Cajun Spice
- In a large mixing bowl add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic granules, onion granules and dried oregano.
- How much you need will depend on how big your spice jars are. I recommend making a small amount at first then adding extra if necessary.
- Mix these ingredients together in the bowl.
- Then pour the spice into the glass jar.
- Add a tag on how to use the spices.
- Then give as a gift or use yourself.
- Finally enjoy.
Ingredients for the Southern Spice
- Mild or hot chili powder x 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika x 1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper x 1/4 tsp
- Garlic powder x 1 tsp
- Onion powder x 1 tsp
Method for the Southern Spice
- In a large mixing bowl add the mild or hot chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic granules and onion granules.
- How much you need will depend on how big your spice jars are. I recommend making a small amount at first then adding extra if necessary.
- Mix these ingredients together in the bowl.
- Then pour the spice into the glass jar.
- Add a tag on how to use the spices.
- Then give as a gift or use yourself.
- Finally enjoy.
Ingredients for the mixed spice
- Ground Allspice x 1 – 2 tsp
- Ground sweet cinnamon 1 – 2 tbsp
- Ground cloves 1 – 2 tsp
- Ground ginger x 1 – 2 tbsp
- Ground nutmeg x 1 – 2 tsp
Method for the mixed spice
Method
- In a large mixing bowl add the ground allspice, ground sweet cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger and ground nutmeg.
- How much you need will depend on how big your spice jars are. I recommend making a small amount at first then adding extra if necessary.
- Mix these ingredients together in the bowl.
- Then pour the spice into the glass jar.
- Add a tag on how to use the spices.
- Then give as a gift or use yourself.
- Finally enjoy.
These three simple spice mixes make wonderful pantry staples or thoughtful homemade gifts for the food lovers in your life. From savoury Cajun and Southern seasonings to the nostalgic sweetness of mixed spice for cakes and biscuits, each one adds a touch of Christmas magic to your cooking. Keep an eye out for more festive ideas in my 24 Days of Christmas series — it’s all about making the season full of flavour and joy! 🎅🌟
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