Get to Know and Love Gingerbread & its Spices
Chewy cookies, crispy gingersnaps, and gingerbread houses—they are all traditional confections of the Yuletide holidays. But you don’t have to make gingerbread to enjoy its warming spices. Make a batch of this Yuletide Sugar and Spice Sprinkle and enjoy its sweet, warm, spice any time you like!
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⭐️Yuletide Sugar and Spice Sprinkle Recipe
Makes enough for two 4oz spice jars.
- 1/2 cup (112g) Sugar—I prefer white
- 1/4 cup (24g) ground Cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons (12.5g) finely ground Candied Ginger*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (3g) ground Ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (3g) ground Allspice
- 1 1/4 teaspoon (3g) ground Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground Clove
- 1 Vanilla bean, scraped (optional)**
🌺See my Recommended Suppliers below or head over to my Warming Winter Spices shopping list on Amazon.
*💚PRO TIP 1: Use a dedicated coffee grinder for any herbs you grind. After grinding the candied ginger remove immediately to reduce sticking to the bottom and walls of the grinder. A bit of the sugar added to the ginger can help make it easier to remove.
**💚PRO TIP 2: After scraping the seeds into your sugar, cut the pod into several pieces and combine with 1-2oz of your favorite lipid carrier (like Jojoba or Grapeseed oil) in a jar. Seal tightly and allow to infuse over 4-6 weeks. Shake daily. Then decant and use in lip balm or body oil!
Make Your Sugar and Spice Sprinkle
Add all ingredients to a high-sided bowl and stir well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to set overnight.
Then filter through a fine mesh sieve into a second bowl. You will find the candied ginger produces tiny clumps. Use a small spoon to swirl and press through the sieve. Stir well to create a cohesive mixture.
Transfer mixture to two small spice jars—a funnel reduces spills! And finally affix a pretty label. (BTW, this makes a lovely handcrafted gift!)
Serving Suggestions—More than Gingerbread!
- Sprinkle on oatmeal or hot buttered toast, pancakes, or waffles.
- Whip into butter and serve in a crock with toast wedges and tea.
- Mix with flour and butter to create a streusel topping for muffins or pie.
- Use in place of “regular” cinnamon blend in cinnamon rolls.
- Sprinkle over sugar cookies or snickerdoodles before baking.
- Stir into freshly whipped cream and put a dollop on your favorite seasonal pie, hot cocoa, coffee, or latte.
- Give apples or pears a dusting, too—it’s amazing!
Now, sit back with your Yuletide Sugar and Spice treat and read on to learn something new about gingerbread!
More Gingerbread Posts
- Making Gingerbread Houses (a book review)
- Gingerbread History and Fun Facts
- Warm Ginger Cookies Essential Oil Blend
What’s your favorite way to enjoy Yuletide Sugar and Spice Sprinkle? Please let us know in the comments below!
Mom’s Recommended Suppliers
For all the lovely aromatic spices we used in the Yuletide Sugar and Spice Sprinkle, check out my recommend sources for Warming Winter Spices on Amazon. I’ve also included some good books that use these spices in Yuletide baking and crafting.
For general herb and spice needs, please visit my favorite suppliers below.
- Elanen naturals (on Amazon) where all the herbs and teas are Certified Organic
- Mountain Rose Herbs for hand-packaged wildcrafted and organic bulk herbs, teas, and spices
- Starwest Botanicals for a wide range of organic and wildcrafted herbs, teas, and spices (and coffee, too)
- Also at Starwest Botanicals on Amazon, if you’re in a pinch
- Anthony’s Goods (on Amazon) for organic loose leaf herbs, powdered herbs, spices, flours, teas, and more
- FGOrganics (on Amazon) for organic edible flowers and teas
- The Spice Way (on Amazon) for farm to table, hand packaged, whole and ground spices and spice blends
- Spice Train (on Amazon) for beautifully aromatic organic whole and ground spices
- Gustus Vitae (on Amazon) for richly flavorful spices, seasoning blends, and salts
Chris P | Author, Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skin Care Formulator
Chris (“Mom”) enjoys formulating bespoke aromatherapy, skin care, and herbal products to support her family, pets, friends, and clients. She also loves experimenting with recipes in the kitchen. An avid reader, writer, and lifetime learner, Chris enthusiastically explores research rabbit holes and then writes about her discoveries.💚 (Learn more >>)
