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Ground Nutmeg
$9.95
Warm, sweet-spiced, nutty and woody, easily elevate baked goods and desserts along with hearty stews and sauces.
Savory
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Flavor Profile
Dietary Information
Net Weights: Jar 2.6oz, Refill Bag 2.25oz
Our freshly ground nutmeg pairs perfectly desserts ginger, cinnamon, and clove flavors. Commonly used to flavor baked goods, pastries, and desserts, it also works great as an ingredient with some savory meals. Try using nutmeg in lamb, veal, or meat stew. A must-have spice to add to your homemade béchamel sauce.
Warm, aromatic, and woody and pairs well with cloves, ginger, and cumin.
Garlic & Onion-Free,
Garlic-Free,
Onion-Free,
Salt-Free,
Sugar-Free,
Vegan.
California Prop 65 Warning
Consuming this product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Find more information at www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
How to Use
Add nutmeg spices to your favorite baked goods, like breads, pies, pastries, and fruit desserts. Try nutmeg with lamb, veal, and veggies, or in stews and pasta sauces like a béchamel sauce.
Chef-Trusted, Locally Sourced
Pablo's Coffee sources their nutmeg from our Denver spice store in Lowry to add warm, aromatic spice to their seasonal syrups and cozy drink specials.
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About this Spice
Nutmeg, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia commonly referred to as the Spice Islands, is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree. This unique tree is one of a few plants that produce two spices, nutmeg, and mace, which is the protective outer layer of the nutmeg.
Ground Nutmeg Q & A
What is ground nutmeg and what does it taste like?
Nutmeg is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree, and has a fresh, rich aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor with hints of clove. It is warm and aromatic with a deep flavor.
What do you use ground nutmeg for?
Ground nutmeg can be added to both sweet and savory recipes. When using in cakes, breads, pastries, fruit dishes and pies, it pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and cloves. It's also an ingredient in our Pumpkin Pie Spice. When used with lamb, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper and thyme.
Is nutmeg similar to cinnamon?
Yes. Nutmeg and cinnamon have similar flavor profiles. Both are warm and woody, although cinnamon has a stronger flavor so if using it as a substitute for nutmeg, start with half the amount called for.
Cooking With Ground Nutmeg
When used in cakes, breads, pastries, fruit dishes and pies nutmeg pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and cloves. When used in lamb, mutton, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper and thyme. It is also an essential addition to egg nog.
Other Names
Myristica fragrans
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