Cloves (whole)
$5.00Price
Cloves are the aromatic, dried unopened flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum. It tastes warm, sweet, and pungent with subtle bitter and peppery, woody undertones.
Culinary Uses
Potency: Extremely strong; a tiny amount easily overpowers a dish.
Forms: Used whole to infuse long-cooking liquids (broths, stews, ciders, and sauces) and removed before serving, or ground for baking (such as gingerbread and pumpkin pie).
Blends: A core ingredient in spice mixes like garam masala, Chinese five-spice, and pumpkin pie spice.