Christmas and Winter Spices

Welcome to a sensory journey that will take you through the warmer, cozier scents and flavors of the holidays! This selection of spice blends is designed to add a special touch to your winter desserts and dishes, infusing your kitchen with the mood of the holidays. Each blend tells of a unique tradition and emotion, perfect for warming up your coldest days.

PUMPKIN PIE.
The magic of pumpkin in a spicy mix
The Pumpkin Pie blend is at the heart of American fall and Christmas traditions. With a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, this mix evokes the comfort of the typical pumpkin pie. Its spicy sweetness is perfect for bringing your fall and winter desserts to life.
How to use it:
-Ideal for flavoring cakes, muffins and cookies.
-Perfect for a homemade pumpkin pie or to add a special touch to a
simple apple pie.
-Mixed with whipped cream it becomes the perfect topping for a hot drink or an ice cream.
Tip: Add a pinch of black pepper or chili pepper for a spicy touch that enhances the flavor of the spices!

PAIN D'ÉPICES.
The warmth of French tradition
This blend is rooted in the Christmas tradition of Alsace, where honey blends with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to create an enveloping and welcoming scent. Pain d'Épices is perfect for flavoring rich, spicy desserts that warm the heart during winter.
How to use it:
-Flavors cakes and cookies for a rich, fragrant flavor.
-Great for spiced breads or even as a base for a homemade panettone.
-Also used to add flavor to homemade jams and syrups.
Tip: Try it in combination with dark chocolate for a combination that enhances sweet and spicy flavors. Also perfect with aged cheeses such as Brie or Roquefort!

SPECULOOS
The sweet and crunchy taste of Flemish traditions
Speculoos are crunchy, spicy cookies, traditional in Belgium and the Netherlands, made with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. With their strong, enveloping flavor, they are perfect for those who enjoy the comfort of spiced desserts.
How to use:
-Used to flavor cookies, muffins, or even to make a crunchy cheesecake base.
-Mixed with melted butter, it becomes an ideal base for tarts and cakes.
-Perfect for making a cream spread or for adding a special touch to
a bowl of ice cream.
Tip: You can also use the mixture to make a delicious hot drink mixed with milk and a little brown sugar for a spicy cappuccino.

NEAPOLITAN PISTO
The heart of Neapolitan Christmas traditions
Neapolitan Pisto is a mixture of aromatic spices that includes cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sometimes anise and pepper. These spices are essential for traditional Neapolitan Christmas sweets such as roccocò, mustaccioli, and susamielli.
How to use it:
-Aromatizes Christmas cookies and traditional cakes such as mustaccioli and roccocò.
-Perfect for adding flavor to homemade chocolates or to add to doughs
of panforte and panettone.
-Also used to flavor hot drinks, such as a mulled wine.
Tip: Also use it in jams or to give a spicy touch to plain natural yogurt.

General tips for enhancing the use of spices.
-Spices are powerful, so always start with small amounts and gradually add until you achieve the desired intensity.
-Sweet spices go well with chocolate, nuts, apples, pears and pie crust.
Experiment in savory dishes as well, such as in some preparations with pork or chicken.
-Add spices to hot drinks such as milk, tea, hot chocolate or coffee to create
a festive atmosphere in just a few minutes.
-Store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, to keep their aromas intact.

Indulge in the scents and flavors that these spice mixes will give you, perfect for making any moment as special and warm as a cuddle during cold winter days.