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Nutmeg

Whole Nutmeg

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Grind whole nutmeg or grate fresh into sweet or savory recipes. Use fresh nutmeg for béchamel sauce, or enhance other sauces and soups. Great for desserts and baked goods like cakes, pies, pastries, or baked breads. Whole nutmeg typically pairs well alongside anything flavored by cinnamon and ginger. In savory dishes, nutmeg can be used to season lamb, veal, and vegetables. This whole nutmeg keeps indefinitely.

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Nutmeg has a fresh, warm aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor with hints of clove. It pairs well both sweet and savory spices.

How to Use

Grind fresh nutmeg, then add to baked goods like breads, pies, or pastries. For savory recipes, grate nutmeg for lamb, veal, and vegetables, or with stews or béchamel. Also works well with fruit dishes.

About The Spice

Nutmeg is native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, and is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree. This tree is one of a few plants that produce two spices, nutmeg, and mace, which is the protective outer layer of the nutmeg. We carry the best and the biggest fresh nutmegs from the island of Grenada.

More Information

More Uses:

Spiced Snickerdoodles: Add about 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg to your favorite snickerdoodle recipe.

Spiced Quiche: Grate 3-4 times into egg mixture before baking.

Whole Nutmeg Q&A

How do you use whole nutmeg?

Whole nutmeg can be used in recipes for savory foods or sweet desserts. It's grated or ground before use, and pairs well with ginger and cinnamon as well as pepper and thyme.

How long does fresh whole nutmeg last?

Fresh whole nutmegs can keep indefinitely, if stored correctly.

How do you store fresh nutmeg?

To correctly store fresh nutmeg, keep it in a cool and dry place away from any potential moisture or heat.

How do you grate whole nutmeg?

To grate whole nutmeg, first peel away the outer shell of the nutmeg, then finely grate the seed of the nutmeg by using the same type of grater that you'd use to grate lemon zest.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan