Allspice — The Spice That Tastes Like a Blend

Not a blend — one extraordinary spice that naturally tastes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The backbone of Jamaican jerk, mole, mulled wine, and Swedish meatballs. Endlessly versatile.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

The name is literal: allspice is a single spice that naturally tastes like a blend of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Not a mixture — one ingredient, the dried berry of Pimenta dioica, native to the Caribbean. When the Spanish first encountered it in Jamaica, they thought it smelled like every spice combined. They weren't wrong.

Allspice is the backbone of Jamaican jerk seasoning, the depth note in Mexican mole, the warming element in mulled wine, the secret in German Lebkuchen and Swedish meatballs. It crosses more culinary traditions than almost any other spice. The flavour is complex and full: sweet, spiced, warm, and slightly peppery. Bold enough to stand alone. Harmonious enough to disappear into a blend.

HOW TO USE

• Use in Jamaican jerk seasoning for chicken, pork, and fish.

• Add to mole sauce and slow-cooked Latin American braises.

• Include in mulled wine, cider, and warm spiced punch.

• Add to spice cakes, fruit pies, and Scandinavian baked goods.

• Use in fruit chutneys, pickles, and Christmas compotes.

PAIRS WELL WITH

Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Black Pepper