Spice Substitutes Allspice: ground cinnamon, dash ground nutmeg, or dash ground cloves. Anise seed: fennel seed or a few drops anise extract. ... Cream of Tartar: for ½ tsp. of cream of tartar, substitute 1 tsp. ... Mace, ground: ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, or ground nutmeg. Marjoram: basil; thyme; or savory. Aug 4, 2022