Whole Allspice Berries | 16oz (1 lb)- 453 g - Reseable Bag, Bulk |

An aromatic spice that looks like a large, smooth peppercorn (about the size of a pea), allspice is the dried berry of the West Indian allspice tree. It's also called Jamaican pepper or pimento and is so called because its taste is said to resemble a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. Allspice is used in both sweet and savoury dishes including mulled drinks, Christmas pudding, pickles and marinades and Jamaican jerk chicken.

How to use allspice in cooking

1. Add a couple of allspice berries when making glühwein or chai tea

2. Try sprinkling a pinch on roasted vegetables for a hint of warmth

3. Add it to sweet dishes where you want a bit more spiciness such as gingerbread, apple pie or dark chocolate desserts

4. Its subtle peppery overtone adds depth to stews, curries and soups

5. Make jerk chicken using ground allspice, a typical Jamaican dish that reflects the spice's Caribbean origins