Mixed spice is English in origin and is also known as a baking spice and pudding spice. It used in baked/steamed puddings, mincemeat pies, fruit cakes, shortbreads, pastries and biscuits. Mixed spice can be used as a variation instead of pure cinnamon when stewing apples for compotes, apple pies or flans. Add mixed spice to an equal amount of sugar, spoon over halved plums, peaches or figs glaze under a grill and serve with vanilla bean ice-cream or cream. Add mixed spice to frangipane filled sweet tarts studded with apricots and flaked almonds.