Allspice

If you go by the name, it sounds like a blend of spices, but that is not the case. Allspice is a dried berry from the Pimenta Doca tree. It is a warm, sweet and pungent spice, with notes of cloves, nutmeg and black pepper. Volume: loud. Sweet pairings: apples, cinnamon, currants, ginger, pineapple, nutmeg, nuts, pumpkin, chocolate, coconut, banana, mango, peaches, pears, pineapple, icecream, oats, pies, puddings. Savory pairings: beets, carrots, cucumber, coves, cumin, curry, mushrooms, ketchup, marinades, onions, black pepper, pickles, root vegetables, vinegar, wine.

Allspice should be added early in the cooking process.