Quatre épices - French Four Spice Mix From The Auberge

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 1 small whole nutmeg
• 10 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick, about 2-inch
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon allspice berry, see below (optional)

Recipe

• 1 put all of the ingredients in a spice mill or blender and process until evenly ground.
• 2 store in a cool, dark, dry place.
• 3 lasts for about 4 to 6 weeks without any loss of intensity of flavour.
• 4 nb: if you are really concerned about using this mix in sweet cooking, the peppercorns can be substituted for the same amount of allspice berries!