Verstegen Koek & Speculaas Spice 34g
There is a magical moment when the autumn air turns crisp and the unmistakable, warming scent of genuine Dutch speculaas spices fills the kitchen. Brought to you by Verstegen—a legendary name in Dutch culinary heritage since 1886—this authentic spice blend brings the true, aromatic taste of traditional bakeries straight to your Canadian home.
Why This Spice Blend is So Special
Unlike standard grocery store cinnamon or generic pumpkin spice, authentic Dutch speculaas spice is a precisely balanced, traditional blend featuring cinnamon, mace, cloves, ginger, coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg. Verstegen's master blenders have perfected this golden ratio over generations, giving your holiday bakes that deep, nostalgic warmth and unmistakable depth of flavor you simply cannot replicate with single spices.
Ingredients & Traditional Dutch Speculaas Recipe
Ingredients: Cinnamon, mace, cloves, ginger, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg.
- What you need: 250g plain flour, 150g dark brown soft sugar, 125g cold butter, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons Verstegen Koek & Speculaas spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. (Optional: blanched whole almonds for decoration).
- Preparation: Combine the flour, brown sugar, speculaas spice, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it along with the milk.
- Kneading & Baking: Knead everything together into a smooth, cohesive dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight for the best flavor development). Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out small walnut-sized balls of dough, press them slightly onto the sheet, top with an almond if desired, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool to develop that classic, snappy crunch!
