Allspice Berries

Botanical name: Pimenta dioica

We source Organic Allspice (Pimento) Berries from Guatemala and pack it in a Biodegradable, resealable, stand up paper bag.

Allspice Berries are the dried, unripe fruits of an evergreen tree of Myrtaceae family and is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is also called Jamaica Pepper or Pimento Berries. They have a dark brown exterior and a warm, spicy, sweet, pungent aroma with a flavour that is a mix of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves.

Allspice is popular in American, British, Caribbean, German, North African and Scandinavian cuisines. The complex spiciness and sweetness of Allspice Berries makes them versatile in sweet and savoury dishes as well as beverages like mulled wine and hot cider. Allspice can be used in ground form or whole. It is a signature spice in the seasoning blends Jamaican jerk, Berbere and Moroccan Vegetable Rub.

Allspice Berries are used to flavour chili sauces, curries, gravies, meat (beef, chicken, lamb and pork), marinades, mulling, pickles, pimento dram- a popular Jamaican drink, poached fish stock, relishes, roasts, slow cooked stews, soups, vegetable (carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips and winter squash). In sweet dishes, its mainly used in ground form in apple pie, cookies, fruit compote, gingerbread, puddings, pumpkin pie and spice butter and cakes.

Allspice works well in combination with Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Mustard, Pepper, Rosemary and Thyme.