Baking with ground cloves from Madagascar adds a particular sharpness, flavor and warmth to sweeter recipes, like apple pies, cakes, and fruity desserts. Seasoning with ground cloves is also essential in many savory dishes, and is commonly used with pork, beef, and pot roasts.
Ground cloves are sweet and spicy with a pungent aroma that pairs well with allspice.
Use ground cloves to season apples, fruit, cakes, salads, squash, and pot roast. Ground cloves benefit many dishes as an ingredient, but be sure to use a light hand when seasoning, as the flavor of cloves can easily be overpowering
Spice up your holiday cookie platter with pfeffernusse cookies, also called peppernuts. Known for being spiced with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and a pinch of black pepper, these delightful bites are like extra-spiced gingerbread. Serve coated in powdered sugar and make a double batch--once you eat one, it's hard to stop!
