Allspice

Allspice, also known as Jamaica pepper or new spice, is a spice made from the dried berries of a plant known as Pimenta dioica, a member of the myrtle family. The berries get briefly fermented, before sun-drying until brown.

Often mistaken for a blend of spices, allspice is a single-ingredient seasoning with loads of unique flavor. The flavour of allspice brings to mind cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper.

Whole allspice berries are sometimes used in stews and soups, and for pickling and brining. The ground version is more commonly used in desserts, such as pumpkin cake or pie, spice cakes, and gingerbread.