Mixed Spice

1 tsp ground allspice 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 1/3 tsp ground ginger 3/4 grated or ground nutmeg pinch of black pepper

Mix together. This can be varied by the addition of any of ground anise, ground cardamom or ground coriander, according to taste.
Uses: Usually called for in many traditional recipes for cakes and cookies, this is a crucial ingredient in the standard Plum Pudding mixture.