This finely ground mixture is usually found on the spice shelves of shops, but it loses flavour quite quickly. Here is a South African version, which can be crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in a blender. Keep tightly closed away from sun.

Ingredients

whole cloves↗2 tablespoons
allspice berries2 tablespoons
cinnamon sticks↗2
black peppercorns↗1 teaspoon
whole
ground ginger↗3 tablespoons
ground nutmeg↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1
Grind or pound together the whole spices, then add the 2 ground spices.
2
You could grind them finer in a coffee bean or spice grinder, or in a blender.
3
It does not have to be finely ground!
4
Store in an airtight bottle.
5
This mixture is often used sparingly in puddings, cakes, cookies, and in milk-based or custard-based desserts.
6
It adds a delicious flavour to meats.

Source: food.com

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