Quatre Épices - French Four Spice Mix From The Auberge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients in a spice mill or blender and process until evenly ground.
Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
Lasts for about 4 to 6 weeks without any loss of intensity of flavour.
NB: If you are REALLY concerned about using this mix in sweet cooking, the white peppercorns can be substituted for the same amount of allspice berries!