Definition: In the culinary arts, allspice is a spice made from the dried berries of a plant known as Pimenta dioica. A member of the pimento family, allspice is used in Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines, among others.
The flavor of allspice is similar to cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. Allspice can be used to flavor desserts as well as savory dishes.
Allspice can be used in ground form or whole. Whole allspice berries are sometimes used in pickling and brining.
The flavor of allspice is similar to cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. Allspice can be used to flavor desserts as well as savory dishes.
Allspice can be used in ground form or whole. Whole allspice berries are sometimes used in pickling and brining.
Also Known As:
- Jamaican pepper
- newspice
