Substitute for Speculoos spice (koekkruiden)
What it does in a recipe: Dutch/German cookie spice: cinnamon-led warmth for speculoos and Lebkuchen.
2 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.
DIY blend (Dutch ratio)
per 1 Tbsp speculoos spice
US3 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp ground ginger + 1/2 tsp each nutmeg and cloves + 1/2 tsp cardamom + 1/4 tsp white pepper
Metricper 5 tsp blend
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The standard Dutch koekkruiden ratio.
What changes: Fresher than any jar
Pumpkin pie spice
per 1 tsp speculoos spice
US1:1
Metric1:1
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeGluten-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeVegan
Close American cousin; less cardamom and pepper.
What changes: Simpler
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Common questions
- What can I use instead of Speculoos spice (koekkruiden)?
- Pumpkin pie spice: 1:1. DIY blend (Dutch ratio): 3 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp ground ginger + 1/2 tsp each nutmeg and cloves + 1/2 tsp cardamom + 1/4 tsp white pepper.
- What is the exact ratio to substitute Speculoos spice (koekkruiden)?
- Pumpkin pie spice (per 1 tsp speculoos spice) — US: 1:1. Metric: 1:1.
- What changes when you substitute Speculoos spice (koekkruiden)?
- Fresher than any jar. Simpler.
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