Cloves 50g
Unlock the potent power of this ancient spice:
Slow-Cooked Dishes: Add 2-3 cloves to braised meats, stews, and stocks for a warm, deep background note. Always remove before serving.
Ham Glazes & Roasts: Press whole cloves into a ham before baking in a classic criss-cross pattern for a iconic flavour and presentation.
Mulled Wine & Cider: An essential ingredient in warm winter drinks, where they slowly infuse their sweet warmth into the liquid.
Rice Pilafs & Biryanis: Add a few cloves to the cooking water for basmati rice to impart a subtle, aromatic complexity.
Pickling & Poaching: A key spice in pickling spice blends and for poaching fruits like pears and apples.
How to Use: Add whole cloves at the beginning of the cooking process to allow their flavour to fully infuse. Remember to remove them before serving, as they are too hard to eat. Use sparingly—often 2-3 cloves are enough for an entire dish.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to maintain their potent fragrance for years.
Ingredients: 100% Whole Cloves.
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Cloves Recipe
🎄 Mulled Wine (Glühwein/Hippocras)
(The ancient spiced drink with 9.3M monthly searches during winter)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients (6 servings):
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1 bottle (750ml) red wine (Merlot/Cabernet)
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6 whole cloves (key spice)
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 orange (sliced + studded with extra cloves)
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1/4 cup honey/sugar
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1 star anise (optional)
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1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Key Steps:
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Stud orange slices with 10-12 additional cloves (visual flair + flavor)
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Simmer gently all ingredients 20 mins (never boil to preserve alcohol)
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Strain → serve warm in mugs
Pro Tip:
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For depth, toast cloves + cinnamon 1 min before adding liquid
🥇 Other Top Clove Recipes:
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Ham Glaze (brown sugar + mustard + ground cloves)
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Indian Garam Masala (clove + cardamom + cinnamon blend)
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Pumpkin Pie Spice (clove + nutmeg + ginger trio)
Storage Hack:
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Keep whole cloves in freezer (retains oils for 5+ years)
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