Cloves are the dried flower buds of the
evergreen Caryaphyllus aromaticus Thunb.
Regal Whole Cloves have a strong,
pungent, and sweet taste.
Cloves add spicy depth to gingerbread,
cookies, applesauce, muffins, cakes, and
other sweets. It's a secret ingredient in
barbecue and cocktail sauces. Grind and
blend Whole Regal Cloves with maple
syrup and drizzle over cooked sweet
potatoes and winter squash. You can
substitute these whole cloves for ground
cloves if need be. It is not recommended to
substitute whole for ground cloves for all
recipes but on an as need basis; the
substitution is 1/4 tsp ground cloves is
equal to 3 whole cloves. Cloves can easily
overpower a dish, particularly when
ground, so use sparingly. Sold in a 6 oz.
bottle.
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Spices Guide - This article lists various spices along with a brief description for each.