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Jamaican Mixed Spice Blend (7‑Spice Mix)
A fragrant homemade Jamaican mixed spice blend featuring allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, ginger, star anise and orange zest. Perfect for Caribbean baked goods, spiced drinks and desserts. Made from scratch for maximum flavor and aroma.
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Critical Success Points
- • Dehydrate orange zest and fresh nutmeg until completely dry and crispy
- • Toast whole spices without burning
- • Grind all ingredients to a fine powder
- • Sift to remove gritty bits
Safety Warnings
- • Spices can burn quickly while toasting – keep a close eye on them.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the hot cast‑iron pot.
- • Do not over‑dry the orange zest; it can turn bitter if scorched.
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