Jump to RecipeFrom my earliest childhood memories comes this Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz), a treasured recipe from my Grandma Janet (Granny Janny) that has been saved to memory for 3 decades and finally shared! I have all of my Grandma’s Gingerbread molds now, from copper and aluminum to earthenware, that used to decorate the walls of her kitchen. Every year the treasured molds were brought down for Christmas cookie baking… Ready to try your hand at making soft, homemade Gingerbread? You’ll want this Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz)!! Now those Gingerbread molds are carefully hung on the walls of my kitchen, and this year we are finally committing one of her favorite Gingerbread Spice Mix recipes to paper! We will be sharing many recipes that call for this Gingerbread Spice Blend, but for now we hope you try it out in our festive and tasty Eggnogg (or Gingerbread!) Meringue Cookies! Last Updated: December 19th, 2017
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Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz)
The best gingerbread is always homemade, and this family gingerbread spice blend recipe is just what you need to make so many wonderful spiced treats!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 Tbsp Spice Mix Calories: 19kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon▢ 2 ¼ teaspoon ground cloves▢ ½ teaspoon ground allspice▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander▢ ½ teaspoon ground green cardamom▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger (generous teaspoon or + a pinch)▢ ½ teaspoon ground star anise▢ ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
InstructionsCombine all of the spices: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, coriander, green cardamom, ginger, star anise, and nutmeg. Use in your favorite recipe(s) and store any remaining gingerbread spice blend in an airtight container. *We store our spice blend in one of our spice jars, in the cabinet, for use next year. Keep in a cool, dark place and the spice blend will last up to one year. NotesThe recipe given uses all pre-ground spices. For the best flavor possible, use toasted and freshly ground whole spices. NutritionCalories: 19kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 36mg (1%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 59mg (6%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! gingerbread spice, Homemade, lebkuchengewurz Course Christmas Cookies, Condiments, Seasoning MixesCuisine German
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Ready to try your hand at making soft, homemade Gingerbread? You’ll want this Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz)!!
Now those Gingerbread molds are carefully hung on the walls of my kitchen, and this year we are finally committing one of her favorite Gingerbread Spice Mix recipes to paper!
We will be sharing many recipes that call for this Gingerbread Spice Blend, but for now we hope you try it out in our festive and tasty Eggnogg (or Gingerbread!) Meringue Cookies!
Last Updated: December 19th, 2017
Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 7 reviews
Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz)
The best gingerbread is always homemade, and this family gingerbread spice blend recipe is just what you need to make so many wonderful spiced treats!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 Tbsp Spice Mix Calories: 19kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon▢ 2 ¼ teaspoon ground cloves▢ ½ teaspoon ground allspice▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander▢ ½ teaspoon ground green cardamom▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger (generous teaspoon or + a pinch)▢ ½ teaspoon ground star anise▢ ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
InstructionsCombine all of the spices: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, coriander, green cardamom, ginger, star anise, and nutmeg. Use in your favorite recipe(s) and store any remaining gingerbread spice blend in an airtight container. *We store our spice blend in one of our spice jars, in the cabinet, for use next year. Keep in a cool, dark place and the spice blend will last up to one year. NotesThe recipe given uses all pre-ground spices. For the best flavor possible, use toasted and freshly ground whole spices. NutritionCalories: 19kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 36mg (1%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 59mg (6%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! gingerbread spice, Homemade, lebkuchengewurz Course Christmas Cookies, Condiments, Seasoning MixesCuisine German
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It!
5 from 7 reviews
Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend (Lebkuchengewurz)
The best gingerbread is always homemade, and this family gingerbread spice blend recipe is just what you need to make so many wonderful spiced treats!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 Tbsp Spice Mix
Calories: 19kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon▢ 2 ¼ teaspoon ground cloves▢ ½ teaspoon ground allspice▢ ½ teaspoon ground coriander▢ ½ teaspoon ground green cardamom▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger (generous teaspoon or + a pinch)▢ ½ teaspoon ground star anise▢ ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
InstructionsCombine all of the spices: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, coriander, green cardamom, ginger, star anise, and nutmeg. Use in your favorite recipe(s) and store any remaining gingerbread spice blend in an airtight container. *We store our spice blend in one of our spice jars, in the cabinet, for use next year. Keep in a cool, dark place and the spice blend will last up to one year.
NotesThe recipe given uses all pre-ground spices. For the best flavor possible, use toasted and freshly ground whole spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 36mg (1%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 59mg (6%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Christmas Cookies, Condiments, Seasoning MixesCuisine German
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