Clove Ground 50g
A pinch unlocks deep, warming flavours:
Iconic Baking: The defining warmth in gingerbread houses, speculaas biscuits, and spiced apple pies.
Warm Beverages: A vital ingredient in mulled wine, chai tea, and spiced cider.
Ham & Meat Glazes: Mix with brown sugar, orange juice, and mustard for a classic baked ham glaze.
Curry Powders & Spice Blends: An essential component in garam masala, baharat, and other complex spice mixes.
Poached Fruits: Add a tiny pinch to the syrup when poaching pears or figs for a warm, spiced note.
A Word of Caution: Ground cloves are extremely potent. Always use sparingly—start with ¼ teaspoon or less for a whole dish and adjust to taste. Too much can make a dish bitter.
How to Use: Add during cooking to allow its strong flavour to mellow and integrate with other ingredients. It is best used in combination with other spices.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect its potent aroma and flavour.
Ingredients: 100% Ground Cloves.
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Clove Ground Recipe
🎂 Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
📜 Signature Recipe
Ingredients:
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2½ cups (300g) flour
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1 tbsp ground cloves (star spice)
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2 tbsp ground ginger
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1 cup molasses
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1/2 cup butter
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 cup hot water
Key Steps:
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Bloom spices: Whisk cloves + ginger + cinnamon with flour
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Molasses mix: Dissolve baking soda in hot water + molasses
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 mins
Pro Tip:
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For extra moisture, soak baked cake with orange syrup
🥇 Other Top Ground Clove Recipes:
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Pumpkin Pie Spice (clove + cinnamon + nutmeg)
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Chinese Five-Spice Powder (clove + star anise blend)
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Jamaican Jerk Rub (clove + allspice + Scotch bonnet)
Science Bit:
Cloves' eugenol:
→ Numbs pain (used in dentistry)
→ Best released in fat (butter/oil)
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