allspice

noun

all·spice ˈȯl-ˌspīs

: the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

also : the allspice tree

: a mildly pungent and aromatic spice prepared from dried allspice berries

Examples of allspice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add pecans, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves to half of the batter. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 Ingredients 3 ½ pounds medium red, purple, and/or green plums (about 14) 2 medium red onions 2 cups water 2 cups red wine vinegar 2 ½ cups sugar 2 3-4 inch cinnamon sticks 8 whole allspice 4 whole cloves 2 star anise ½ teaspoon salt Directions Wash plums. —

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023 The filling is punched up with oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and allspice. —

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2023 Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Kentucky Mulled Cider Ingredients 1.25 oz Maker's Mark Bourbon Hot apple cider to top Dash of allspice Cinnamon stick Lemon slice Instructions Add bourbon to a mug. —

Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023 Yields: Ingredients 4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. —

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 31 July 2023 The original belt bag is now available in two fresh patterns — red and white words and black and white words — and solid shades like allspice (a caramel color), gray sage, and silver. —

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023 In Puerto Rico, green bananas and chicken gizzards are made into an escabeche with onions, allspice and sofrito. —

G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023 The main difference was that the dark cake called for brown sugar and spices—allspice and mace—while the lighter cake had no spices and used white sugar. —

Cassandra King, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023 See More

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