Sweet Spice Blend

Sweet Spice Blend
2 T. light brown sugar
2 T. ground cinnamon
4 t. dried ground ginger
1 t. ground nutmeg
1/2 t. ground cloves
1/2 t. ground cardamom
combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. Makes 6 T. Note: A 2 oz. jar of cardamom will cost about $8...you can use cinnamon in it's place. 
Honey Spice Butter using above recipe:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 T. honey
3/4 t. Sweet Spice blend
Stir together all ingredients until mixture is smooth.
Spiced Glazed Carrots, using above recipe:
1 pound baby carrots
3 T. apricot preserves
1 T. butter
1 t. cider vinegar
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. Sweet Spice Blend
Arrange carrots in steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove from heat. Stir together 3 T. apricot preserves and next 4 ingredients in a medium skillet over medium heat until blended. Stir in carrots, and cook until thoroughly heated. Serve at once.
Serves 4
Source: Southern Living
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