RUNAMOK MAMA'S HARVEST SPICE!

NOTHING WARMS YOUR HEART LIKE A TASTY SPICE BLEND...

A slight chill teases the morning air, fall harvest is in full swing, and family gatherings are just around the corner.  Whether cooking for yourself, or for a crowd, putting your own special touch on a traditional spice blend can be surprisingly gratifying!

"RunAmok Mama's Harvest Spice" replaces store-bought "pumpkin spice", melding fresh, deep, comforting fall flavors and taking your favorite baked goods and savory dishes to that next-level-deliciousness.   Pumpkin, apple, and peach pies will entice!  Cobblers, crisps, crumbs, cookies, muffins and tarts will tantalize!  Spiced shrinkers, sippers, coffee and tea will warm tummies and soothe souls...  

This base recipe can be easily tweaked to please individual taste buds.  Some may prefer more allspice, others less nutmeg, others may omit cloves.   Have fun and experiment!   Anticipate this new season, play with your recipes... and ENJOY!   

HARVEST SPICE  (yield 1/3 cup)
                       
3 TBS ground cinnamon            
2.5 tsp ground ginger                
2 tsp ground nutmeg       
1.5 tsp ground allspice            
1 tsp ground cloves                   

HARVEST SPICE  (yield 1 cup)

1/2 C ground cinnamon
2 TBS + 1.5 tsp ground ginger
2 TBS ground nutmeg
1 TBS + 1.5 tsp ground allspice
1 TBS ground cloves

DIRECTIONS:
Measure all spices into a clean container, place lid on tightly, then shake until spices are thoroughly mixed.  Use in place of "pumpkin" spice.  *I prefer storing in a glass jar, in a cool, dark cupboard.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY FALL RECIPE ROUND-UP!