Allspice is the dried berry of a beautiful evergreen tree, and one of the few classic spices indigenous to the new world. Used widely in Caribbean and Mexican cuisines, its characteristic combination of sugar and spice is a key element of jerk chicken, mole sauces and many other dishes.
Our sweet allspice has a characteristic smoky warmth, reminiscent of toasted almonds and baked fruit. It’s a perfect addition to spiced holiday desserts like pumpkin or apple pie; it adds depth and complexity to beverages like cocktails, chai masala or hot chocolate; and it even works well with meat dishes like chili, bolognese or curries.
- Origin: Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
- Processing: Sun-dried
- Ingredients: Ground allspice (Pimenta dioica)
- Tasting Notes: Baked Apple • Toasted Almond • Smoke
COOKING
- Sprinkle into hamburgers, hearty stews and BBQ sauces
- Add to gingerbread cookies, fruit compotes, and apple or pumpkin pies
- Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Jollof Rice
- Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub
- Pairs well with: Wild Mountain Cumin, Pemba Cloves, Royal Cinnamon
SOURCING
We get our sweet, rich allspice in micro-lots from the cloud forests of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Our allspice is hand-harvested every October and November and dried. They’re grown on small plots in the cloud forests, where the altitude, high humidity and comparatively low temperatures create ideal conditions for beautiful allspice berries.
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Delicious
I love this for sweet and savory dishes (especially when cooking from Yasmin Khan's Palestinian cookbook Zaitoun!).

Each & every spice
I’m so glad I found single origin spices! Burlap & Barrel are the best!

Delicious Flavor
Intense, warm, and cozy. Great for oatmeal, chili, and winter baked goods. Goes nicely with the mesquite too (another absolute favorite of mine).

Best quality you can find.
I enjoying using it often. It has a beautiful fragrance that enhances many cooking and baking recipes.

Sweet Allspice
I love the allspice. I’ve used it in a cranberry spice muffin, in a holiday spice cookie, and sprinkled on oatmeal and yogurt bowls. It’s really lovely!

Love baking
I absolutely love the glorious smell of this spice. I use it every chance I get.

Holiday baking - check!
Ordered sweet allspice along with Buffalo Ginger and Cinnamon after reading glowing reviews in Bon Appetit. Have not been disappointed, all are just what I need for my holiday baking!
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