Allspice, Jamaican

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica var. Jamaicensis

Origin: Jamaica

Flavor: Warm, Sweet, Floral

Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Seafood, Fruit, Vegetables, and Baked Goods

Description: This single origin Allspice from Jamaica is more vibrant and intense in flavor than that of the Allspice from other locations and offers unparalleled quality and depth of flavor. Also known as Jamaican Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, or Pimento, Allspice, despite its name, is not a blend of ‘all spices’ but is actually a single spice. It is the dried, unripe berry of the Pimenta Dioica Jamaicensis tree found only on the Caribbean island of Jamaica. Allspice has a unique flavor which many describe as a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise, and black pepper which is why it is known as ‘Allspice’. Both whole and ground Allspice is highly fragrant and adds a warming, slightly sweet flavor to baked goods as well as both savory and sweet dishes. 

Suggested Uses:

• A key ingredient in Jamaican Jerk, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Gingerbread, Mexican Mole, the brine for Corned Beef, and many other pickling brines. A warm, versatile spice that adds depth and complexity to all types of dishes…
• Use whole Allspice berries in teas, mulled wine or cider, pickling brines, or to infuse sauces, stews, broths, braises or marinades
• Ground Allspice can be added to dry rubs, marinades, sauces, soups, stews, cakes, cookies, pies, and other baked goods
• Add it to chili con carne, meatloaf, meatballs
• Add a bit to your pizza or spaghetti sauce
• Add some to sausage meat/filling
• Add it to melted chocolate or caramel for an ice cream topping or the base for a flan
• Sprinkle it over fruit salad
• Use to add a warming flavor to jams, jellies, and marmalades