Jamaican Allspice Berries

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Medium Jar (Net: 1.5 oz)

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A common ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, especially in jerk seasoning. These allspice berries have a flavor that's similar to cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Grind for use in desserts and baked goods like cakes, pies, and breads. In addition to jerk spices, the all spice berry is a great addition to pickling spice mixes and mulling spice blends.

Flavor Profile

These dried whole all spice berries are pungent, warm, and sweet-spiced in flavor. Pairs well with chiles, cinnamon, ginger, mace, and mustard.

How to Use

Allspice berries are an essential addition to Mulling Spices and pickling spice mixes. Whole allspice berries are also commonly used in jerk seasoning. Allspice is also great for savory dishes like chili and curry.

About The Spice

Originating in Jamaica, allspice is used in Caribbean cooking and jerk seasoning. Originally known as pimiento, and then Jamaica or Myrtle pepper, the taste of allspice is described by most as a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Allspice is used often in Caribbean cooking and is a main ingredient in our Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.

More Information

The allspice grown on the island of Jamaica is widely considered to be the best quality. The whole berries are essential to pickling spice and mulling spices. Allspice is sometimes confused as a blend of spices, but it stands on its own