5 Homemade Spice Mixes

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Holiday season is the perfect time to surprise your friends with DIY Christmas gifts. If you are thinking of making edible gifts, why not gift-wrap some of these homemade spice mixes?

DIY Homemade Spice Mixes

They are so easy to make. All you need is a nice jar and some pretty tag! Or why not buy tiny jars and make a selection of homemade spice mixes for your foodie friends?

You can not only save money by making your own spice blends but also regulate the amount of sodium they contain and more importantly they will be free of any coloring/flavoring additives.

All these homemade seasoning blends are ready in minutes, use common herbs and spices and can be turned into DIY Christmas gifts.

To make dry rub for pork from scratch you only need 5 ingredients that most of you have in your pantry already so why not give it a try? This spice blend is sugar-free!

I love to use this seasoning for instant pot pulled pork. It’s a simple recipe that can be easily tweaked to your liking.

Homemade Dry Rub for Pork
This is a basic homemade dry rub for pork that is sugar-free and requires only 5 ingredients that most of you have in your pantry.
Best Homemade Dry Rub Recipe for Pork

Italian seasoning is another great seasoning to have on hand and it’s so easy to make. 5 herbs are all you need to make it! If you are looking for DIY spice mixes perfect for Christmas gifts, put this one on your list.

It is versatile and can be used in so many ways (add it to pizza sauce, in pasta dishes, dressings, to season chicken with it …).

Homemade Italian Seasoning
Making this homemade Italian seasoning only takes a minute! 5 herbs is all you need to make it. It’s perfect for seasoning various dishes and cheaper than the shop-bought one.
Easy Homemade Italian Seasoning

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without gingerbread-flavored treats so why not make gingerbread spice mix! It’s perfect for muffins, pancakes, cookies or quick breads (try using it to make gingerbread cookies or churros).

Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix
This homemade gingerbread spice mix is perfect for pancakes, muffins, quick breads or cookies. It also makes a great Christmas gift!
Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix Image

Fish lovers will appreciate fish seasoning that can be used for baked, grilled or pan-fried fish. I personally love using it to season any white fish like cod, haddock, sea bream, sea bass, …

Homemade Fish Seasoning
Make your own homemade fish seasoning with 6 simple ingredients. This is not only good seasoning for baked fish, but also for grilled or pan-roasted fish. Ready in 1 minute!
Best Homemade Fish Seasoning

Fajita seasoning is my favorite homemade seasoning mix! This easy-to-make blend of spices is perfect for skillet chicken fajitas so if you have any friends or family members who love fajitas, why not surprise them with a DIY spice mix this Christmas?

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
Make a homemade fajita seasoning mix using the spices you already have on hand. This is the perfect blend for fajitas! It’s easy to make and ready in less than 5 minutes.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix in the small jar

Bonus recipe:

Pumpkin pie spice is just perfect for fall! It’s a blend of cozy flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. I love adding it to pies, hot chocolate or any baked goods for that warm and seasonal vibe.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
With just 1 minute of prep, making homemade pumpkin pie spice couldn’t be easier! This favorite fall spice mix adds a warm, comforting flavor to any baked goods.
Pumpkin pie spice recipe picture.

These are our favorite homemade seasoning mixes. And what are yours? Let me know in the comment section if you have some that you love.

And if you are wondering about storing spice mixes, read on.

How to store homemade spice mix

Store it in a sealed jar (a Ziploc bag can also be used) in a dark and dry place. Pantry or kitchen cabinets are the best option.

When they are not properly stored – e.g. they are opened, they might lose color (when exposed to sunlight) or change their consistency – they start clumping.

How to keep spices from clumping

To avoid clumping, it’s important to keep spices away from moisture. If you live in a humid climate and this is not possible, you can unclump them easily.

How to fix clumpy or hardened spices

Pour them onto a paper kitchen towel and with the back of a spoon press down the spice and move it around until it is loose again. You can also throw it into a food processor or coffee grinder for a few seconds.

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