While its name suggests a blend of spices, allspice is the cured, unripe berry of a tropical evergreen tree found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Spice Trend Allspice is made from ground whole allspice berries which have been picked for peppery sweetness and spicy aroma. Allspice contains all the sweet and warm flavors of three spice rack favorites: cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is a must-have for holiday baking where it adds spicy-sweet taste and aroma to pumpkin pie, gingerbread and spice cookies. Spice Trend Ground Allspice also lends a peppery flavor to savory dishes like Cincinnati chili, Swedish meatballs, barbecue sauce and ham glaze. Its a star of the Caribbean kitchen, especially in Jamaican cuisine in jerk seasoning and meat & sweet potato stews.

Ground Allspice

Use in cakes, cookies, steamed puddings, mincemeat and coffee cakes. Add to spaghetti, sauce, barbecue sauce, Swedish meatballs and French dressing. Add to sweet potatoes, acorn squash and beets. Add a dash to asparagus soup and French toast batter.