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 SPICE IT UP MIXED SPICE The name 'mixed spice,' sounds 'oldie worldie' to me because it's not something that comes up in too many recipes these days.  Perhaps if your flicking through an old  Woman's Weekly recipe book, or the cookbook you used at school in home economics class, you might find it in the cakes and buns section.   What is mixed spice? Mixed Spice is a sweet spice blend and is used in a variety of cakes, puddings, pies, breads and buns, biscuits, pancakes, cupcakes, gingerbreads, and even fruit salads. Mixed spice has actually the following ground spices. Cinnamon-two types, Sri Lankan cinnamon and cassia cinnamon Nutmeg Ginger-to add brightness and freshness Cloves-a very small amount. Allspice-a spice all on its own which is actually a berry. Coriander seeds, ground of course. Coriander is an amalgamating spice. But what do you use if you can find it on the supermarket shelves? Melting Moment biscuits Mixed spice quick alternative: Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Nutmeg     1 teaspoon Ginger